[Remote] Lead Strategic Business Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McKesson is a Fortune 10 company focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. They are seeking a Lead Strategic Business Consultant to manage enterprise strategic initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with business partners to enhance business processes and project delivery.ResponsibilitiesLeads the development of business cases for internal strategic projects, whose goals align with the enterprise vision, mission, and business strategies of the organizationProvide strategic and tactical directions for all aspects of delivery of a processExtremely consultative and influential; provides partners with alternate solutions and recommendations for processes, systems, and solutionsConducts business analysis activities using different methodologies as needed for each projectDevelops detailed project plans, implementation schedules, project cost estimates, resource plans, and budgets. Coordinates activities, defines deliverables and milestones, and participates in team assignments. Sets and controls scopeIdentifies project critical path and dependencies to other ongoing initiatives within the businessesIdentifies project risks and possible mitigationsTakes lead in change management process for each project; anticipates change leadership needs for businessAbility to design, develop, or modify business processes, with identification of bottlenecks and process capacities. Ability to map as-is and to-be business processesCollaborates with business partners to devise/modify processes to solve complex problems and/or improve existing processesAbility to understand and articulate the To-Be vision and to champion it across the organizationTracks project issues through resolution during pre- and post-implementation phasesManage project activities and tasks, monitor processes, and any business, IT, technical issue resolutionsLeads/conducts/participates in all aspects of the project, including requirements identification, analysis, design and development, testing (including User Acceptance Testing), and trainingManages and monitors project budget and timelineFacilitates and participates in daily scrum, sprint planning, and retrospective meetingsFacilitates, in collaboration with IT partners and business, the backlog grooming process and works with the product, development, and business teams to size features, enhancements, understand dependencies, constraints, risks, etcSupports improvement of project delivery through process improvement and operational excellenceCoaches and mentors team in the adoption and maturity of the Agile/SAFe methodologies and other PM methodologiesProvide regular project status updates to stakeholders and business leadershipCollaborates with external vendors on various project delivery assessments and initiativesManages the integration of vendor tasks, and tracks vendor deliverablesProvides thought leadership on initiatives gained through research and benchmarking analysis as needed; anticipate trends and ensure appropriate solutions for the businessDemonstrated strong, collaborative working relationships with key stakeholdersMeasures the project solution benefits and key measures of success post-implementation to ensure project benefits are realizedSkills4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experienceTypically requires 10+ years of relevant experienceLess years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications10+ years of experience managing strategic initiatives, preferably with process and technology focus5+ years of consultative experience in a project management-type roleDemonstrated utilization of project management methodologies, especially Agile/SAFe project deliveryExperience working as a project manager or process consultant in a supply chain organization (distribution/logistics, contact center, inventory, etc.) environmentProficient in all MS Office productsWorking knowledge of Visio or other project/program management softwarePrior experience with transformation technologies, including Salesforce technology and artificial intelligenceStrong financial and business acumen with ability to create and defend a business case to show value/benefit of project initiativesExperience with organizational, process, and technology projects as well as change leadership best practicesTenured, proven track record managing cross-functional projects ranging in size, complexity, and impact; management/utilization, delivery against scheduled commitments, risk mitigation, issue management, and effective management of client expectationsDemonstrated leadership, managerial, consultative, collaborative, influencing, and negotiation skillsDemonstrated change leadership capabilities and knowledgeStrong analytical background to understand how to leverage data to influence business decisionsDemonstrated ability to build high trust relationships with key stakeholders (including business partners and vendors) and ability to communicate with and influence senior level executivesDemonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with focus on openness, honesty, and respectAbility to be flexible and quickly adapt to change and high growth environmentsAbility to manage a portfolio of diverse large-scale projects/programs across multiple business partners with multiple geographical locationsProven ability to coach, mentor and motivate project team membersDemonstrated ability to measure and achieve projective objectivesExceptional communication skills- written, verbal, presentation, and meeting facilitationOutstanding organizational skills with a high attention to detailAbility to work in a constantly changing environmentMust be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorshipSix Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferredRelevant McKesson experience is preferred; healthcare industry experience highly advantageousBenefitsWe are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards.In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.Fully remote work environment with ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.If the selected candidate lives within a 50-mile radius of our Irving Office, the Employee will have a hybrid schedule and be required to work on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely.For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.Company OverviewWelcome to the official LinkedIn page for McKesson Corporation. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://mms.mckesson.com/.