MTA – Lead Program Manager Cybersecurity

McKesson 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 – we care.

What 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’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. We partner with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. We believe in the importance of strong, vital organizations because we know that patients can only be healthy when our system is healthy.

Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission—by joining McKesson, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Talented, compassionate people are the future of our company—and of healthcare. At McKesson, you’ll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise drive, and passion can help us improve everything we touch, from providers to payors to pharmacies. Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career.

Reporting directly to the Director, Cybersecurity Programs, this role is crucial in driving execution of multiple Cybersecurity projects within a large, complex, global environment. This role will support the Director ensuring timely delivery of cybersecurity initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a strong executive presence, exceptional leadership and risk mitigation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

Project and Program Delivery Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent cybersecurity projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, security priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and dependencies, to ensure successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Oversee program-level coordination and integration of related projects, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project and program performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed.
• Facilitate project initiation, stakeholder alignment, and team mobilization through structured kickoff and planning sessions.

Project Management Operations

• Drive adoption of project management standards, methodologies, and tools established by the IT PMO across all cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure Cybersecurity program and project compliance with IT PMO governance requirements, including reporting, documentation, and lifecycle controls.
• Identify gaps in existing project management processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and delivery quality.
• Develop and maintain Cybersecurity-specific project management templates, workflows, and operational processes that align with IT PMO standards while addressing the unique needs of cybersecurity initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement in project execution by leveraging lessons learned, stakeholder feedback, and industry best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement, Awareness, and Communications

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure stakeholder awareness and understanding of project goals, timelines, and impacts.
• Foster engagement and alignment by tailoring messaging for executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.
• Facilitate regular status updates, executive briefings, and stakeholder workshops to promote transparency and collaboration.

Resource Coordination and Team Leadership

• Proactively assess resource capacity and demand across multiple projects, identifying gaps and working with leadership to prior