Job Information
Cardinal Health Program Manager, Project Manager, U.S. Medical Products and Distribution in Indianapolis, Indiana
This position can be remote and based within the United States. Ideal candidates will be within a drivable distance to the Dublin, OH, office.
What Program and 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.
Program & Project Management applies general business knowledge to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for an administrative or business process. This job family organizes project teams, establishes project schedules and individual responsibilities, and determines resource requirements. Program & Project Management manages project budgets and reports on the status of project cost, timing and staffing. This job family also ensures adherence to internal external quality standards and integrates vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans.
Job Summary
The Program Manager of Program Project Management is responsible for managing the execution of projects consisting of single or multiple initiatives. They work within the constraints of budget, schedule and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies.
The role will be responsible for engaging internal/external stakeholders and Cardinal senior leadership to drive impactful, high-value programs. This role focuses on leading and executing both internal strategic initiatives and external customer-based projects. They will work closely with cross functional partners across Global Medical Products and Distribution to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize processes, deliver value to our customers, and develop sustainable long-term solutions.
Responsibilities
Applies project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to effectively organize the activities, time, resources and team required to achieve project objectives
Acts as liaison and coordinator of key functional business partners (Pricing, Finance, Marketing, Ops, Customer Engagement, Inventory & Planning, etc.) across Global Medical Products and Distribution
Demonstrates knowledge of the project management initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing processes
Measures performance and recommends scope, schedule, cost or resource adjustments; connects short-term demands to long-term implications, in alignment with the supporting business case
Builds and presents project summaries to communicate with internal/external stakeholders and senior leadership
Prioritizes multiple programs while meeting deadlines; communicates project status (health, forecast, issues, risks, etc.) to stakeholders with openness and transparency
Effectively balances competing project constraints including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk, to manage project outcomes and success. Connects project objectives to broader organizational goals
Negotiates with stakeholders to obtain the resources necessary for successful project execution
Develops technical and business solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives to include Lean Process Improvements
Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
3+ years relevant experience preferred
Program/ Project Management experience
2+ years customer facing experience
Relationship building/ management skills, ability to influence and engage others
Strong communication skills, ability to work with cross functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred
Ability to travel up to 80% (varies based on project need)
What is expected of you and others at this level
Exhibit a strong executive presence, confidently engaging with senior leadership and inspiring trust
Demonstrate strong customer facing presentation skills, along with the ability to navigate challenging conversations
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional business partners
Utilizes broad and deep knowledge of the business to develop innovative new business practices, policies and procedures
Plays an active role in the development of departmental strategy
Leads highly complex projects of large scope and significant impact
Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
Serve as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $147,900
** The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
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
Application window anticipated to close: 05/09/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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