Sr. Project Manager, PSSP

McKesson; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to play a critical role in the strategic separation of a business unit. You will coordinate cross-functional efforts to stand up new operational capabilities, integrate functions, and sunset legacy dependencies within the PSSP organization.

The role requires leadership, analytical capability, and the ability to manage ambiguity in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 5+ years of project or program management experience
• Strong cross-functional leadership and execution
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, MS Project, Tableau, Excel or similar
• PMP or related certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and strategic initiatives across the PSSP portfolio.
• Develop and execute project plans with scope, timelines, milestones, and resources.
• Monitor project health and address risks, issues, and barriers to success.
• Facilitate governance and executive decision-making forums.
• Use analytics to support decisions and track progress toward independence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Google Platforms

Microsoft Project

Tableau

Excel

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in the strategic separation of a business unit from its parent company. Reporting directly to the Separation Business Operations Project Leader. This position is responsible for coordinating and driving cross-functional efforts to stand up new operational capabilities, integrate existing functions, and sunset legacy dependencies within the Pharmaceutical Supplier Services and Programs (PSSP) organization. The role requires exceptional project leadership, analytical capability, and the ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities across a diverse stakeholder environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder with experience leading large-scale initiatives, managing competing priorities, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program & Project Management

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and strategic initiatives across the PSSP portfolio.
• Develop and execute project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource requirements.
• Ensure alignment between project goals, business objectives, and organizational priorities.
• Monitor project health and proactively address risks, issues, and barriers to success.
• Facilitate project governance and decision-making forums.
• Use business and data analytics to support decision-making, prioritize efforts, and track progress toward operational independence.
• Troubleshoot to solution and resolve roadblocks or challenges to meeting program timelines

Process Improvement & Business Transformation

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and standardize project execution methodologies.
• Develop governance structures, workflows, tools, and documentation to support organizational effectiveness.
• Lead business process improvement and change management efforts across the PSSP organization.

Rx Sourcing Program Support

• Lead and coordinate strategic sourcing initiatives focused on supplier transitions, onboarding, contract alignment, implementation planning, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Category Management, Operations, Sales, IT, and Supplier teams to ensure successful execution of sourcing strategies.

• Track implementation milestones, business impacts, risks, and project dependencies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong partnerships across business, operational, and technical teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, planning sessions, and executive reviews.
• Communicate project updates, key decisions, risks, and business impacts to leadership and project teams.
• Develop presentations, dashboards, status reports, and executive communications.
• Deliver clear, concise communication to stakeholders at all levels, adjusting tone and content as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, preferably with incarcave-outs, or enterprise transformation efforts.
• Strong track record of cross-functional project leadership and execution under dynamic conditions.
• High proficiency in tools such as Smartsheet, Google PlatformsMicrosoft Project,Tableau,Excel, or equivalent platforms.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Deep understanding of business operations, process development, and change management.
• PMP or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience managing direct or dotted-line project resources is a plus.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Improve supplier onboarding and implementation efficiency.
• Effectively manage project risks and dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements that support scalability and operational excellence.

About McKesson Medical-Surgical

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$107,300 - $178,800

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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