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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Project Manager - **Company:** McKesson - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mckesson.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/USA-TN-Remote/Senior-IT-Project-Manager_JR0149947 ## About the Role * 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. Base Salary: Up to $130,000 annually, based on relevant experience and qualifications. ## Description A Senior Project Manager is a thought leader in project management, guiding the way projects are managed. They handle a variety of projects, including: * High visibility projects * Ambiguous projects * Complex projects that span multiple organizations * High priority projects with executive oversight * Projects that are part of larger programs Additionally, they identify methods to enhance project management capabilities and processes. 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. * Directly manages all aspects of the project lifecycle and works within a matrixed organization to oversee all phases of a project. * Determines the most appropriate mode of communication for any given situation, ensure communication is timely, succinct, and tailored to the appropriate audience. * Defines and tracks project milestones; develops, maintains and reports on an overall integrated delivery plan. * Emotional Intelligence- displays professionalism, diplomacy and calmness under pressure when confronted with politically sensitive situations. * Establishes and leads cross-functional strategic, to include, enterprise-wide initiatives. * Facilitates the resolution of conflicts between key stakeholders, project team members, and sponsors through interest-based negotiation. * Exercises discretion when managing and protecting sensitive business and patient information. * Facilitates large-level, multi-disciplinary planning sessions and executive-level project meetings. * Exercises stewardship of enterprise resources as a capable influencer. * Creates appropriate project artifacts. * Mentors colleagues in order to influence and build strategic relationships; actively seeks to develop and grow others. * Rigorously manages scope to ensure business requirements are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters. * Serves as a project subject matter expert, routinely briefs key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives. * Gathers information from multiple sources to assess options and likely outcomes for organizational challenges and opportunities and leads others through this process. * Demonstrates organizational agility (flexible to take on projects in many business lines). * Supports/Facilitates contract execution and vendor management. * Proposes recommendations, adjustments and process improvements to achieve success. * Represents the project in various project governance and inter-department forums. Mandatory: The following are mandatory expectations of all SCRI employees. * Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement." * During your employment with SCRI, you will be routinely assigned training requirements. 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