Lead large-scope technical programs using Agile practices. Plan integrated program schedules, manage risks and cross-functional dependencies, run Agile ceremonies, produce executive reporting, improve PM frameworks, and mentor junior project managers to ensure delivery.
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Summary:
Delivers complex technical project and program management assignments independently, applying advanced expertise in program planning, cross-functional coordination, and risk management within pharmaceutical distribution technology programs. Drives agile practices and fosters trust, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through conducting healthy Agile ceremonies that include backlog refinement, planning, iteration reviews and retrospectives. Works on large-scope technical programs with minimal supervision, resolving most delivery challenges independently. Communicates with engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders to manage delivery commitments and drive program outcomes. Responsible for making substantial improvements to project management practices, delivery frameworks, and program governance standards.
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Qualifications:
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation
Job Details
Summary:
Delivers complex technical project and program management assignments independently, applying advanced expertise in program planning, cross-functional coordination, and risk management within pharmaceutical distribution technology programs. Drives agile practices and fosters trust, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through conducting healthy Agile ceremonies that include backlog refinement, planning, iteration reviews and retrospectives. Works on large-scope technical programs with minimal supervision, resolving most delivery challenges independently. Communicates with engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders to manage delivery commitments and drive program outcomes. Responsible for making substantial improvements to project management practices, delivery frameworks, and program governance standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drives agile practices and fosters trust, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement through conducting healthy Agile ceremonies that include backlog refinement, planning, iteration reviews and retrospectives.
- Develops integrated program plans, milestone schedules, risk registers, and governance routines that maintain delivery visibility and stakeholder alignment.
- Coordinates cross-functional dependencies across engineering, product, data, and business teams to resolve blockers and maintain program momentum.
- Delivers program risks and issues by applying structured escalation frameworks and facilitating decision-making with appropriate stakeholder involvement.
- Produces executive-ready program status reporting, delivery dashboards, and decision briefings that communicate progress, risks, and required actions.
- Drives improvements to project management practices, delivery frameworks, and program governance standards to improve execution quality and consistency.
- Guides less experienced project managers on planning methods, risk management, and stakeholder communication practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
- 4+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or a related field required.
- Certification in PMP, PMI-ACP, agile methodologies, or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to work well both independently as well as within a team oriented environment
- Strong experience with budget, team and project management
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation
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