Technical Portfolio Manager, Oncology & Specialty

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.

The Technical Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals, optimizing resource allocation, and driving value delivery. This role bridges technical execution with business strategy, working across cybersecurity, product, and operations teams to manage complex, cross-functional programs. With strong analytical expertise and communication skills, the Technical Portfolio Manager creates data-driven insights to articulate portfolio value and status, enabling strategic decision-making and performance optimization. By providing executive updates, they play a crucial role in keeping senior leadership informed, facilitating informed decisions, strategic guidance, and alignment with organizational objectives. The role requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment, supporting IT executives, peers, and business stakeholders in implementing data-driven planning, decision-making, and project execution processes across key initiatives.

What You’ll Do

Lead Portfolio Governance

• Establish and enforce project approval processes and guidelines.
• Prioritize initiatives based on strategic objectives, resource availability, and business impact.
• Oversee business operations functions to ensure smooth execution and adherence to standards.

Objectives & Key Results (OKR) Tracking

• Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and key metrics.
• Develop systems for tracking and reporting OKRs.
• Identify deviations and collaborate with teams to realign efforts.

Resource and Financial Management

• Track resource allocation and utilization across projects.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to stakeholders.

Executive Reporting

• Prepare and present executive-level updates on portfolio status, risks, and performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and team leads to gather insights.
• Ensure updates are strategic, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and enhance portfolio management methodologies.
• Implement tools and systems to streamline data collection and reporting.
• Stay current with industry best practices and trends.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Fewer years required with a relevant Master’s or Doctorate.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale portfolios in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with portfolio management tools (e.g., Planview, Jira, ServiceNow).

Preferable Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in IT project management within the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of financial and investment concepts.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or PgMP (Project/Program Management)
• ITIL or COBIT frameworks
• CISM or equivalent cybersecurity certification (preferred but not required)

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Please note that only candidates authorized to work in the US will be considered for this position. Sponsorship is not available.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, we have provided information within this posting.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$134,900 - $224,800

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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