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Job Details

We are excited to hire an experienced Project Manager within the US. This role will be in direct support of our leadership team, requiring a high level of executive presence and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Leads tasks and assignments which fosters successful project delivery, on time and on budget 

• Ensures trends and inconsistencies in project goals/objectives are clearly identified and impacts to resources, processes and technologies are documented and actioned, as appropriate 

• Promotes and fosters collaboration between key stakeholders, team members and/or vendors to ensure business objectives are met 

• Works closely with project stakeholders to identify and document risks and issues; ensures risk owners determine appropriate strategies to minimize probabilities and/or impacts 

• Actively engages with project sponsors and stakeholders to develop appropriate communication channels; escalates when needed to influence key project decisions  

• Effectively and consistently analyzes ambiguous or difficult situations to bring stakeholders to a unified resolution 

• Actively builds a network of strong stakeholder relationships in order to effectively provide resource recommendations and guidance for future assignments  

• Executes projects utilizing foundational project management methodologies; participates in training opportunities to develop new skills and concepts to continue to improve project management and execution 

• Utilizes internal resources to better understand how assigned projects align with the company mission, vision, purpose, and objectives 

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Normally requires 5+ years of broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree program;

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of 5+ years related experience directly or indirectly in the field of project management.

• CAPM, PMP certification highly desired

• Experience in Healthcare or Supply Chain industry preferred. 

Skills:

• Self-motivated, detail oriented, and team player 

• Strong presentation and communication skill 

• Demonstrated professional and effective interpersonal skills 

• Experience in healthcare preferred 

• Strong knowledge of Planview, Microsoft Project or similar project planning software 

• Strong computer skills in order to operate with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint 

• Overnight travel as required 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 
 
The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet. 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 

• Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. 

• Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 

• 50% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer. 

• Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). 

• Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.

Salary range

$140,000- $160,000

What Cencora offers

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