IT Implementation Project Manager

$93,800 - $156,300/Yr

McKesson - The Woodlands, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

The Woodlands, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The IT Implementation Project Manager at McKesson is responsible for overseeing the direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of IT projects, particularly in the McKesson Oncology Portfolio. This role involves managing key client projects, ensuring deliverables align with organizational strategy, and maintaining project scope and budget. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure project success and compatibility across departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop and manage a detailed project plan to monitor, track and report progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Ensure all project tasks have proper ownership and that the owners possess the correct skills and experience to complete
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Support project go-live activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years project management experience with system implementations
• 4+ years' experience in project management
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Experience in Healthcare or other regulated field

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities