Project Management, Transition Lead

What the Project Management, Transition Lead contributes to Cardinal Health

As a reliable and trusted business partner, a Transition Leader is required to build strong relationships with the business team, and drive business focused and contextually aligned conversations focused on outcomes, value & capabilities.

Accountabilities:

• Manage expectations and gain relevant buy-in / ownership to drive the transformation agenda
• Pro-actively identify and communicate risks, and co-create change solutions throughout the transformation period
• Analyze and take corrective action to stay on track with business case commitments
• Validate own ‘Viewpoint’ or leverage existing ‘Viewpoint’ to contextualize the transformation solutions to exceed business expectations and enhance value proposition
• Develop the transformation blueprint / plan in line with the required change, including associated costs and intended benefits
• Implement internal and external governance strategies (risks / issues / communication / compliance & controllership / knowledge / people / reporting etc.) creating a ‘zero surprise’ environment’
• Manage the delivery of the various projects to create the relevant capabilities needed to achieve the business outcomes
• Establish, implement, monitor and control change readiness strategies to transition from transformation management to steady-state operations in order to realize business outcomes
• Foresee, assess, communicate and mitigate transformation risks
• Collaborate and share transformation learnings for continuous improvements with the broader team
• Understand digital tools & technologies

Qualifications:

• Minimum Graduate degree, Post-graduation degree preferred, with 8-12 years of experience post graduation
• Technical/ Digital background - Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in leading and executing complex enterprise wide initiatives required
• Transitions experience required
• Knowledge of project management tools and technologies
• Experience engaging in strategic and tactical discussions with senior stakeholders
• Ability to ensure service focus across a complex people intensive and functionally-dispersed organization
• Excellent communication skills – verbal & written, strong presentation skills

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.