Director, Strategic Initiatives – Brand Sourcing
McKesson
PMP
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assisting Project Managers in managing project activities and tasks (scope, plan, budget, schedule, resource, track costs, report; manage issues, risks and change requests) related to all phases of the project (Initiation, Planning, Requirements and Design, Develop, Test, Execution, Training, Communications and Sustainment).
- Leading, as PM, small to medium sized projects where capacity allows.
- Reviewing financials for all projects; compiling monthly and quarterly financial reports for the project portfolio and identifying / addressing discrepancies.
- Conducting periodic financial reviews of all active projects in the portfolio.
- Monitoring and controling project finances (accruals, forecasts, budgets, invoicing).
- Managing agenda and documentation for the Portfolio executive committee meetings.
- Assisting Project Managers in the planning, scheduling and preparation of minutes for all required project meetings.
- Assisting in the organization of all project documents and artefacts according to MT document management practices and protocol.
- Assisting in developing weekly and monthly project status reports as well as monthly project financial reports.
- Documenting and organizing project deliverables, scope and content, including all decisions.
- Participating in identifying risks, developing risk management plan, developing risk response plans, and risk monitoring and control.
- Assisting in the coordination of collection and validation of business requirements and their success criteria with business partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of a College Diploma.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior level management.
- Project Management designation and experience would be a definite asset.
- Experience in a professional services environment would be an asset.
- Prior experience as a Project Coordinator / Project Control Officer.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
- Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients and Firm members.
- Strong attention to detail as it relates to drafting of correspondence and proofreading.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet quick deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- An energetic, proactive, and positive approach to all activities.
- Demonstrated “can do” attitude to ensure project tasks and activities are managed with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strong Excel skills would be an asset.
