Overview
Remote
USD 114,200.00 - 184,300.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Information Technology
Project Costing
Recruiting
IT Project Management
Project Management
Project Implementation
Collaboration
Resource Allocation
Performance Metrics
Continuous Improvement
Project Delivery
Communication
Leadership
Vendor Relationships
Regulatory Compliance
Change Management
IT Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Forecasting
PMO
FOCUS
Reporting
Agile
Program Management
PMP
Policies and Procedures
Budget
Management
Mentorship
Evaluation
Law
Privacy
Job Details
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.
Job Summary
The Director, IT Program/Project Management is a key leader in the IT Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of IT projects, and ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. This leadership role ensures that all IT programs and projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while driving consistency in project management practices across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the IT PMO strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader objectives of the enterprise
Develop and implement PMO policies, standards, methodologies, and tools to support project execution and governance
Collaborate with senior leadership to assess project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
Monitor and report on project performance metrics, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project and program managers
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, resource utilization, and stakeholder satisfaction
Facilitate communication across departments and executive leadership on project status, risks, and escalations
Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contract and performance requirements
Support change management and organizational readiness initiatives related to IT transformation efforts
Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
Create a multiyear execution plan, stakeholder engagement and budget & forecasting
Manage, mentor and coach workstream PMO resources
Engage with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain scope
Successful integration and deployment of program with the following focus:
o Provide portfolio reporting and oversight
o Identify escalations and resolutions
o Apply agile concepts
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 5 years in a people leader role preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
Proven experience managing large-scale IT programs and cross-functional teams
PMP or similar certification preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Utilizes broad and deep knowledge to develop innovative new business practices, policies and procedures
Contributes to the development of department strategy
Works on or may lead highly complex projects of large scope
Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which set precedent
Negotiates complex or risky technical business issues on behalf of the company
Independently defines project establishes budgets identifies participants and mitigates risk
Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $114,200-$184,300
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: 7/3/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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.
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.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
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.
Job Summary
The Director, IT Program/Project Management is a key leader in the IT Project Management Office, overseeing a portfolio of IT projects, and ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. This leadership role ensures that all IT programs and projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while driving consistency in project management practices across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the IT PMO strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader objectives of the enterprise
Develop and implement PMO policies, standards, methodologies, and tools to support project execution and governance
Collaborate with senior leadership to assess project risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
Monitor and report on project performance metrics, including scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project and program managers
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, resource utilization, and stakeholder satisfaction
Facilitate communication across departments and executive leadership on project status, risks, and escalations
Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with contract and performance requirements
Support change management and organizational readiness initiatives related to IT transformation efforts
Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
Create a multiyear execution plan, stakeholder engagement and budget & forecasting
Manage, mentor and coach workstream PMO resources
Engage with stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain scope
Successful integration and deployment of program with the following focus:
o Provide portfolio reporting and oversight
o Identify escalations and resolutions
o Apply agile concepts
Qualifications
12+ years of experience in IT project/program management, with at least 5 years in a people leader role preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
Proven experience managing large-scale IT programs and cross-functional teams
PMP or similar certification preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Utilizes broad and deep knowledge to develop innovative new business practices, policies and procedures
Contributes to the development of department strategy
Works on or may lead highly complex projects of large scope
Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which set precedent
Negotiates complex or risky technical business issues on behalf of the company
Independently defines project establishes budgets identifies participants and mitigates risk
Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $114,200-$184,300
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: 7/3/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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.
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.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
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