What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health's Program/Project Management is responsible for planning, developing, communicating, implementation, and evaluating programs that involve working with external entities and their corresponding resources as well as with the company's internal resources. May manage project and/or program managers within assigned program and/or project. Works within the constraints of budget, schedule, and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies.
Job Summary
WaveMark™ Supply Management & Workflow Solutions, a Cardinal Health Company, is a SaaS solution enabling healthcare providers and manufacturers to effectively manage supplies with market-leading innovative technology. WaveMark leverages a portfolio of advanced hardware and cloud-based software including an advanced analytics platform providing full visibility and control of all supplies from low-cost commodities to high-cost devices and implants. Our global footprint and continuous innovation deliver the most cost effective and workflow efficient patient care possible.
The project manager position resides within the Project Management Office. A project manager will provide oversight for and perform tasks associated with improving customer's inventory management practices.
The successful project manager is a skilled project manager and team leader, has extensive knowledge of project management fundamentals, is a self-starter, has excellent communication skills, is well organized, and is comfortable and experienced in contacting and conversing with senior business executives, clinicians, and materials management personnel. A successful project manager will possess a demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships, have a collaborative approach in a team environment, possess strong interpersonal and communicative skills, and hold themselves accountable to the highest level of standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinate implementation of all WaveMark solutions, demonstrating planning and execution throughout a project lifecycle including: defining project scope, gathering and prioritizing project requirements, creating detailed project plans, executing a formal project plan, customer rollout, and transition.
Coordinates cross-functionally (e.g., sales, engineering, marketing) to achieve project goals
Effectively balance competing project constraints including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk, to manage project success.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of project management concepts and principles.
Negotiate with stakeholders to obtain the resources necessary for successful project execution.
Prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines; communicate project status (health, forecast, issues, risks, etc. to stakeholders in an open and honest fashion.
Anticipate complex project risks factors and develops mitigation strategies and plans.
Influence and manage expectations to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned.
Independently manage multiple and complex implementation project plans at a hospital and system level.
Regularly communicates with internal and external stakeholders through weekly status reporting to ensuring the project team is on pace and on budget.
Continuously drive process improvement in theWaveMark installation methodology. Communicate with WaveMark project team on learnings, challenges, and customer feedback to support continuous process improvement.
Traveling up to 25% of the time domestically
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
6+years experience in related field preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.
PMP Certification preferred.
Must provide proof of and maintain current immunizations and obtain additionalimmunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox), Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis, and, if required by customer policy, Covid-19.
A Covid-19 vaccination or a legitimate accommodation is required in order to be employed in this position. Covid-19 vaccination includes: 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine OR 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Please Note: vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Works on complex projects of varying scope.
Completes work independently and provides guidance on new projects.
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Provides guidance on overall project objectives.
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.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
