Sr IT Project Manager - Remote US

McKesson’s Corporate; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), part of McKesson, seeks a Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-visibility, cross-functional projects across multiple programs. You will drive application development, systems integration, and infrastructure upgrades while managing budgets and risks.

The role requires 5+ years in IT project management, healthcare experience preferred, and PMP/Lean Six Sigma or Agile/Scrum certifications are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and trust with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering complex IT projects in a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs complex projects with cross-functional teams and matrix partners.
• Leads projects including product launches, app development, systems integration, and deployments.
• Develops financial forecasts and reconciles resources and expenditures.
• Manages risk and issues; develops mitigation measures with leaders.

Skills

PMP Certification

Lean Six Sigma

Agile & Scrum

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer - those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it - are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Senior IT Project Manager

• High visibility projects
• Ambiguous projects
• Complex projects that span multiple organizations
• High priority projects with executive oversight
• Projects that are part of larger programs

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs complex projects often involving cross-functional teams and matrix partners; knows when to leverage cross-functional expertise across the organization.
• Leads a variety of different types of projects including launch of new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.
• Develops and oversees financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
• Leads a continuous risk and issues management process to identify and assess risks and issues; works with leaders to develop and manage mitigation measures to minimize exposure to projects and the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' work experience in IT Project Management, healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects.
• PMP Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Agile Project Management and Scrum Certification strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build strong and positive relationships and quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; lead and inspire teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity.
• Proven ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.
• Servant Leadership; a leader who considers the needs of the team over his/her own.
• Excellent written and oral communication capability and presentation skills; persuasive, encouraging, motivating, and inspiring; the ability to listen and understand.
• Exhibits influencing and negotiating skills.
• Displays business and technical acumen.
• Experience with stakeholder management.
• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.
• Proven ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete objectives.
• Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Accountable for change management.
• Proven core project management skills including knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S.

Total Rewards

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.