What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Enterprise, Strategy, Planning and Execution is responsible for planning, developing, communicating, implementation, and evaluating programs that involve working with external entities and their corresponding resources as well as with the company's internal resources. May manage project and/or program managers within assigned program and/or project. Works within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience4+ years experience in related field preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office products preferredPresentation skills required; must demonstrate clear, concise articulation of proposed plansMust be flexible and adaptable; must demonstrate good judgement, tact, discretion and diplomacy in decision making authorityMust have strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence business partners and senior management.Proven ability to effectively prioritize; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and conclude a projectHas experience in leading virtual project teamsFlexible to work night shift

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsMay contribute to the development of policies and proceduresWorks on complex projects of large scopeDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesCompletes work independently receives general guidance on new projectsWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectivesMay act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Accountabilities

Demonstrates knowledge of project management initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing processes.Monitors performance and recommends scope, schedule, cost or resource adjustments.Connects short-term demands to long-term implications, in alignment with the supporting business case.Prioritizes multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; communicates project status (health, forecast, issues, risks, etc.) to stakeholders in an open and honest fashion.Effectively balances competing project constraints including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk, to manage project success.Connects project objectives to broader organizational goals.Establish, build and maintain key relationships, including cross functional teamsNegotiates with stakeholders to obtain the resources necessary for successful projectDevelops and maintains integrated deployment plan, spanning multiple work streams, supporting the Cardinal Health Global Business Service Delivery modelCoordinates among cross-functional tower owners to ensure cohesive alignment (talent acquisition, IT, facilities, project management, etc.) to overall program timeline and objectives.Triages any implementation issues, develop risk & issue log and create mitigation plan(s)Prepares detailed implementation / deployment plans and implements various transition management tools (e.g. program status updates, templates to track key milestones, etc.)Leads go-live support to identify, track, and drive resolution of programmatic risks and issuesLeads right shoring workstreams as part of Cardinal Health’s Enterprise, Strategy, Planning and Execution (ESPE) office

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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