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# Sr IT Project Manager - Remote US

- **Company:** McKesson
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88529005/1

## 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.

## Description

A Senior IT 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.

This is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

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