Sr. Project Manager - HR Accelerated Transformation

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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.

Overview

As McKesson transitions its Medical-Surgical business unit into a new independent entity, we are seeking a dynamic and versatileHR Systems & Talent Project Managerto lead and support cross-functional efforts that establish new operational capabilities, integrate HR technologies, and evolve talent processes. This role blends strategic project management with hands-on coordination across HR systems and people initiatives, ensuring seamless execution in a fast-paced transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate separation-related projects across HR, Communications, and operational teams.
• Coordinate system upgrades, integrations, testing, and documentation.
• Partner with IT and HR teams to ensure operational readiness and data integrity.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage interdependencies, and resolve issues.
• Maintain project trackers and documentation for both systems and talent workstreams.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management across impacted teams.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and governance bodies.
• Track feedback and action items from engagement activities and pulse surveys.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to align with strategic goals.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Thinks strategically and executes precisely - Connects business needs with operational realities and translates complex challenges into actionable plans
• Influences with clarity - Communicates effectively across all levels, helping teams align on priorities and drive momentum
• Is a compelling storyteller - Builds visually engaging and executive-ready PowerPoint decks that clearly communicate strategy, progress, and impact to drive buy-in and decision-making
• Is curious and resourceful - Asks thoughtful questions, explores new ideas, and thrives in ambiguity
• Acts with urgency - Moves projects forward despite obstacles, staying focused on outcomes
• Builds strong partnerships - Fosters collaboration, trust, and alignment across diverse teams

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in project management or HR program coordination, ideally within transformation or separation initiatives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems, talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement strategies.
• Experience with enterprise-level project management tools
• Proficient in Smartsheet and Excel, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives using PowerPoint

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, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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