IT Program Manager - Contractor Conversion
About The Position
What IT Program & Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health Transformation enables the organization to drive complex and transformational programs through disciplined project/program management and change management strategies. IT Program & Project Management applies Information Technology knowledge and experience to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for complex projects within the Information Technology function. This family organizes project teams, establishes project schedules and individual responsibilities, and determines resource requirements. This job family manages project budgets and reports on the status of project cost, timing and staffing. IT Program & Project Management also ensures adherence to internal external quality standards and integrates vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans.
Requirements
- 8-12 years of experience, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional partnership skills, preferred
- Proven ability to independently manage complex, high‑visibility initiatives, preferred
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
- Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
- Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
- Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
- Projects may have significant and long-term impact
- Provides solutions which may set precedent
- Independently determines method for completion of new projects
- Receives guidance on overall project objectives
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex IT programs and projects with long‑term impact.
- Build and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Collaborate across IT, business units, and external vendors to drive successful outcomes.
- Identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to governance and quality standards.
- Provide executive‑level project updates, metrics, and insights.
- Recommend improved processes, tools, and project management practices.
- Mentor junior project managers and contribute to a strong project delivery culture.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
