MTA - Senior Project Manager, Cyber Security

Company: MCKESSON
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary :

The Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager will be responsible for all the project management needs for assigned projects within the Cybersecurity portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing large-scale cybersecurity projects with a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget. This role requires exceptional leadership, collaboration, and risk mitigation skills, as well as the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. McKesson is looking for a seasoned candidate to support existing projects as well as introduce new practices and processes based on latest trends and market demands. This role will require strong communication, organization, self-learning, and project management skills.

What You'll Do:

Lead and Develop Cybersecurity Portfolio :

• Oversee the strategic management of the cybersecurity portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and risk management strategies.
  
• Develop and implement portfolio management frameworks to optimize resource allocation and project prioritization.
  
  
  Direct and Drive Program Delivery :
  
  • Spearhead the planning, execution, and monitoring of cybersecurity programs.
    
  • Ensure that programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the defined objectives and regulatory requirements.
    
    
    Cultivate and Manage Resources :
    
    • Lead efforts to allocate resources effectively across cybersecurity projects and programs.
      
    • Develop methods to balance resource constraints with project demands, ensuring optimal utilization.
      
      
      Drive Risk Assessment and Mitigation :
      
      • Cultivate a proactive approach to risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cybersecurity projects.
        
      • Ensure that risk management practices are integrated into program planning and execution
        
        
        Manage Project Communications and Engagement with Stakeholders :
        
        • Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams.
          
        • Provide regular updates on program status, risks, and achievements to ensure alignment and support.
          
          
          Lead Performance Evaluation :
          
          • Develop and implement metrics and performance indicators to monitor the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs.
            
          • Report on program performance, outcomes, and areas for improvement to the Cybersecurity Business Management Service Category Manager.
            
            
            Drive Program Enhancement :
            
            • Spearhead initiatives to continuously improve program management processes and methodologies.
              
            • Encourage the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of cybersecurity programs.
              
              
              What We're Looking For:
              
              Minimum Requirements:
              
              • 7+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).
                
              • Bachelor's degree (in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field), or equivalent work experience. A Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP) in relevant disciplines are preferred.
                
                
                Critical/Additional Skills :
                
                • Proven experience in cybersecurity portfolio and program management.
                  
                • Strong knowledge of the NIST/NICE framework and its application in cybersecurity program management.
                  
                • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
                  
                • Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
                  
                • Strong communication, presentation and collaboration skills, capable of engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
                  
                • Strong project management skills (planning, organizing, leading, and measuring service driven teams).
                  
                • Ability to exercise and mentor others on good professional judgment and security related ethics.
                  
                  
                  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, please click here.
                  
                  Our Base Pay Range for this position
                  
                  $102,100 - $170,100
                  
                  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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