Lead Program Manager HCM

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HCM systems modernization programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide HR strategies and architecture.
• Manage program charter, project plans, budgets, risks, and cross-functional team execution across business units.
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and third-party vendors to drive delivery excellence and digital transformation in HCM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, network, Cloud Infrastructure, Finance and customer success, to align project goals.
• Partner with PMO and Program Leaders to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Communicate program and initiative status, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Oversee the transition from manual and non-standard HCM processes to streamlined, automated, and standardized workflows leveraging latest capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with McKesson's cloud security standards and governance framework.
• Translate high-level business objectives into actionable projects that influence long-term growth of HCM capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the HCM Enterprise Architect to define and maintain the HCM technology roadmap.
• Identify architecture gaps, propose transformation initiatives, and align technology investments with long-term HR strategy.
• Drive collaboration across HR, Legal, IT Operations, Security, and Finance to ensure alignment and successful delivery of HCM solutions.
• Lead change management efforts to drive system adoption and support for new HR processes and tools.
• Provide training and engagement plans to support end-user readiness and adoption.
• Oversee the implementation of cloud-based HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) and related tools such as timekeeping and workforce analytics.
• Ensure architectural solutions meet performance, compliance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Support data model development program for HR master data, organizational structures, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure HCM systems adhere to internal governance, data privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
• Conduct architecture and risk reviews to maintain platform integrity and reduce technical debt.
• Define and track program KPIs that measure business impact, system performance, and adoption.
• Identify process simplification opportunities and drive continuous improvement of HCM systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or a related field.
• 13+ years of professional experience with 10+ years in program management roles driving HCM transformation and enterprise technology modernization.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale technology programs and leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing enterprise-level HCM transformation programs with Workday, WFN, HR Portal, Oracle HCM, HR Automations, etc.
• Strong background in HCM with a deep understanding of end-to-end HR processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities with a focus on delivery, quality, and change enablement.
• Experience driving digital transformation and business process optimization in large matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience in managing diverse vendors for successful program delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of McKesson's business processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• Strategic Planning skills for cloud transformation initiatives.
• Vendor Management skills to oversee contracts and monitor performance.
• Leadership and Collaboration skills to guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving skills to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Experience with healthcare IT and clinical applications is preferred.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security standards, governance, and healthcare regulations.
• Financial acumen, including experience in program budget management and financial analysis.
• Adaptability to quickly adjust to change.

Nice to Have

• PMP or other relevant project management certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 13+ years of professional experience with extensive program management in HCM transformation.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package as part of our Total Rewards.
• Pay range: $138,600 - $231,000, aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy.
• Additional compensation such as annual bonus or long-term incentives may be offered.
• Benefits details available via provided link.