IT Project Manager

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

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Job Details

Job Purpose

We are seeking a results-driven individual to lead our technology initiatives and ensure that projects align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will excel in organization and planning, with a keen focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. You will manage multiple projects from inception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards. The individual will work closely with the business to determine optimal outcomes and with the IT Team for resource planning to devise realistic delivery dates.

Key Tasks

1. Project Planning and Organization:
   • Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, timelines, resources, and budget.
   • Identify project milestones and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
   • Utilize project management tools and methodologies to organize tasks and monitor progress.
2. Business Outcome Focus:
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into project objectives.
   • Analyse potential risks and benefits, making data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes.
   • Measure project success through KPIs and ensure deliverables contribute to overall business strategy.
3. Team Coordination and Leadership:
   • Lead cross-functional team members, fostering collaboration and clear communication among team members.
   • Facilitate regular project meetings and updates, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of progress and challenges.
4. Budget and Resource Management:
   • Allocate resources effectively and adjust project plans as necessary to meet changing business demands.
5. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (internal and external), managing expectations and addressing concerns promptly.
6. General:
   • Ensure all SOP training and Cencora training are completed in time and in full.

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Able to build and maintain business relationships
• Excellent planning and analytical skills
• Accuracy and logical thinking
• An understanding of the business practices, approaches, organisation, and culture
• Time management and ability to prioritise
• A focus on results

Personal Attributes

• Flexible approach to work, hours of work and travel
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels throughout the business
• Confident, Professional and Tactful
• Highly conscientious and committed to performance improvement
• Organised and able to prioritise work
• Has notable problem-solving skills, embraces challenges and changes
• Uses initiative and judgement effectively to make quick correct decisions
• Conscientious, committed to performance improvement

Education, Knowledge And Experience Required

• Experience of managing a project from inception to completeness
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven Project management skills
• Willing to learn project management frameworks such as Prince 2 & Agile
• Proven to deliver optimal business outcomes on time and in full
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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