Senior Program Manager, HR Strategy – Governance

McKesson

Sr. Program Manager leading HR strategy and governance initiatives at McKesson.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeOhio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,700 - $187,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the planning and implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives within HR and across the organization
Develop and maintain work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource inputs, status updates, and meeting materials for assigned initiatives
Coordinate with HR and functional partners, including Finance, Brand Marketing, Sourcing & Procurement, to support alignment, communication, and delivery across initiatives
Use available tools and technology, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate, to track progress, improve collaboration, and support integration across teams
Support stakeholder engagement and change management activities within assigned programs
Shape HR governance practices by identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and ensuring consistent, scalable execution across the portfolio
Act as a resource and thought partner to team members, sharing best practices and guiding less experienced colleagues on program delivery and tools
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and use of AI-enabled tools to improve program execution and decision support.
Support visibility to competing HR priorities, timelines, and dependencies to inform planning and sequencing of delivery activities
Coordinate with HR leadership, HRBPs, Shared Services, Centers of Excellence, and other partners to support alignment of initiatives with business cycles and HR processes
Track milestones, deliverables, risks, and resource considerations across assigned workstreams, escalating issues as needed
Lead implementation planning and execution within established scope, priorities, and governance expectations
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, summaries, and other analytical outputs to support visibility to progress and performance
Work with people analytics and other data partners to gather inputs, track metrics, and support target-setting based on internal and external insights
Interpret data and translate findings into clear, concise narratives and executive-ready materials for stakeholders
Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with governance and decision-making needs
Provide operational support for HR Strategy & Governance activities, including preparation of materials, coordination of routines, and follow-up on action items
Lead & influence development and maintenance of team materials, resources, training collateral, and content libraries as needs evolve
Work closely with leaders and cross-functional partners to coordinate meetings, updates, communications, and implementation activities that support effective execution
Support budget-related activities such as forecasting inputs, expense tracking, headcount monitoring, and vendor payment coordination in partnership with Finance and budget liaisons
Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and execution practices to support operational consistency and efficiency
Use sound judgment and effective collaboration to help advance work, remove obstacles, and support delivery across the strategy and operations portfolio.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in HR, program management, operations, governance, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience supporting cross-functional projects or programs within large, complex, matrixed organizations
Experience preparing project plans, status reporting, analytical outputs, or governance materials to support decision-making
Comfort using AI technology and digital tools to support coordination, reporting, and day-to-day execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at different levels of the organization
Strong planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating established processes, policies, and organizational dynamics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementdata analysisreportingbudget forecastingresource planningchange managementstakeholder engagementprocess improvementAI technology

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationplanningprioritizationproblem-solvingleadershipinfluencingcoachinganalytical thinkingadaptability