Principal Program Manager, Strategic Planning & Transformation

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Conceptual Proactive Problem-Solver Strategic Technologically Savvy Visual Thinker <meta data-json="{"ModuleType":13,"ApplyButtonText":"Apply","JobDetailsAlign":0,"JobDetailsDate":0,"JobDetailsJobTypeId":1,"JobDetailsSelectedDate":"2026-10-08T16:31:18.12Z","JobDetailsJobDateFormat":0,"JobDetailsJobLabelId":"Job ID","JobDetailsJobDatePosting":"Date posted","JobDetailsDescriptionFormat":0,"ShowApplyLater":false,"ShowApplyMobile":true,"ShowApplyLaterMobile":false,"ShowApplyLaterWeb":false,"ApplyLaterText":"Apply Later","ApplyLaterAlign":0,"ApplyLaterSubject":"[[JOB_TITLE]] at [[COMPANY_NAME]]","PublishedCandidateCardPageId":null,"ReferrerPageId":null,"ReferrerPageButtonText":"","ShowSavedJobsIcon":false,"IconLabel":"Save for Later","OverrideCandidateCard":false,"ModulePageType":2,"ModulePageName":"AJD - Design 1","DisplayJobDateFormat":"MM/dd/yyyy","JobDetailsSelectedId":"JR0154890","ApplyUrl":"https://mckesson.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/USA-TX-Irving/Principal-Program-Manager--Strategic-Planning---Transformation_JR0154890/apply","JobDescription":"\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:left\u0022\u003EMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve \u2013 we care.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:inherit\u0022\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:left\u0022\u003EWhat 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\u2019s health today, we want to hear from you.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:inherit\u0022\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\u0022text-align:inherit\u0022\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJob Summary\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EPrincipal Program Manager, Strategic Planning \u0026 Transformation\u003C/b\u003E role is responsible for shaping, operationalizing, and driving Enterprise Applications strategy. This leader partners closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and sustained business impact. The role blends strategic planning, execution rigor, financial stewardship, vendor management, and change leadership across complex, matrixed environments.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKey Responsibilities\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStrategy Development \u0026 Alignment\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELead development of multi-year strategic plans aligned to enterprise priorities, operating models, and financial targets.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETranslate strategy into clear goals, success metrics, and execution roadmaps across portfolios and teams.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssess internal and external trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDevelop business cases, investment strategies, and financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and optimize resource allocation.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExecution \u0026 Portfolio Leadership\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrive execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across business, technology, finance, and operations.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEstablish governance, prioritization, and performance tracking for strategic programs and investments.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentify dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs; recommend mitigation strategies to senior leadership.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPartner closely with Finance to manage strategic investment portfolios, track benefits realization, monitor budgets, and ensure delivery of expected business value.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOversee strategic vendor and partner relationships, ensuring contract compliance, performance management, risk mitigation, and alignment to business objectives.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStakeholder Partnership \u0026 Influence\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, enabling data-driven decisions and alignment across stakeholders.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFacilitate executive-level discussions, workshops, and planning forums to drive clarity and commitment.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunicate strategy and progress in a compelling, concise, and actionable manner.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide executive leadership with recommendations that balance business outcomes, financial performance, operational capacity, and strategic risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOperational Excellence \u0026 Change Leadership\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChampion disciplined planning, execution, and continuous improvement practices.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrive adoption of new ways of working, operating models, and governance structures.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupport change management, communications, and capability-building to ensure sustainable outcomes.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECommunication \u0026 Leadership\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and guide large, distributed teams.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDemonstrated success in stakeholder and vendor management, including contract negotiations, performance oversight, service-level management, and delivery accountability.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong executive presence with the ability to communicate strategic, operational, and financial insights to diverse audiences.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProven ability to build alignment, drive consensus, and influence outcomes across a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERequired Qualifications\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E10\u002B years of experience in strategy, management consulting, transformation, program leadership, or equivalent roles.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong strategic planning, analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills, including experience developing business cases, managing budgets, forecasting investments, tracking operational spend, and measuring return on investment (ROI).\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDemonstrated financial acumen with experience evaluating investment decisions, portfolio tradeoffs, business value realization, and alignment to organizational financial objectives.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDemonstrated ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in a matrixed organization.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience managing strategic vendors and partner relationships, including contract governance, performance management, negotiations, and service delivery oversight.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPreferred Qualifications\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u