What Program and Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Transformation enables the organization to drive complex and transformational programs through disciplined project/program management and change management strategies.

The main function of the Management Systems & Implementation team is to optimize and support the Logistics Operations department by driving our strategic business objectives to operationalize activities needed to effectively scale and commercialize the OptiFreight® Same Day/Regional Next Day service by implementing and managing comprehensive logistics solutions for healthcare systems. We are responsible for new customer onboarding for Same Day/Regional Next Day courier service and are accountable for planning, organizing, and leading implementations. This includes managing project plans, resources, and commitments to the customer, as well as partnering with sales, carrier relations, and the customer to develop implementation project plans. In addition, the Management Systems & Implementation team works with management and peers to develop consistent methodologies based on best practices to efficiently implement solutions.

Accountabilities

• Possess strong project management skills for leading implementation plans for projects and on-going administration of efficiency and standardization.
• Responsible for leading customer implementations onto the OptiFreight® Same Day/Regional Next Day program,
• Leading customer implementation calls and solution development
• Creating and managing project plans
• Coordinating setup activities with internal and cross-functional teams
• Communicating project milestones to stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers including facilitation of meetings.
• Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment.
• Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in customer-facing and support roles preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Previous experience in implementation/project management required
• Ability to lead and execute customer projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to deliver solutions and plans to customers 
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple projects at once
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $115,500

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/16/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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