Finance Leadership Program and Project Manager

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Manager, Finance Leadership Development Program to lead the operations, delivery, and continuous improvement of our Finance Leadership Program (FLP). This high-impact role is responsible for developing future finance leaders through rotational assignments, coaching, and project management. Reporting to the SVP, Corporate FP&A and Investor Relations for Corporate Finance, you will collaborate with senior leaders, drive program strategy, and ensure seamless transitions for program participants. You will also manage cross-functional projects that support talent development and operational excellence within Enterprise Finance.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Program Management & Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operations and delivery of the Finance Leadership Program (FLP), ensuring a best-in-class experience for participants.

• Serve as the primary coach and point of continuity for FLP participants, supporting their development and transitions between rotations.

• Partner with senior business and functional leaders to align program objectives with enterprise talent strategy.

• Facilitate steering committee meetings and manage relationships with host teams and executive sponsors.

Project Management

• Oversee all aspects of program-related and cross-functional projects from design through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and status reports.

• Conduct project meetings, integrate vendor deliverables, and resolve project issues to meet objectives.

Process Improvement

• Document and map new and existing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalability.

• Promote a collaborative, engaged, and inclusive team culture.

Talent Development & Analytics

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to execute sourcing and training strategies for diverse MBA and graduate talent.

• Track and analyze program success metrics, making data-driven improvements for each cohort.

• Support talent management initiatives, including talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce analytics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage communications with internal consultants, training vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure training and development offerings meet expectations.

• Collaborate with Workforce Planning & Analytics to deliver workforce dashboards and reports for HR and business unit executives.

Other Duties

• Support additional HR projects and administrative tasks as assigned to advance Corporate Finance initiatives.

Basic Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 6+ years of professional experience and 0-2 years of supervisory experience.

Critical Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated project management expertise, including planning, execution, stakeholder management, documentation and experience leading SteerCo meetings.

• Experience working with executive leaders including preparing presentations.

• Ability to navigate leadership processes and align with leadership to execute - performance management, compensation, feedback & coaching, development, and mentors

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and quality.

• Experience with budget management and financial forecasting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet critical deadlines.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or Finance

• Business acumen and understanding of finance organizational models.

• Experience in large, complex, matrixed organizations.

• Knowledge of contemporary HR structures, systems, and processes.

• Experience with training design, development, and evaluation tools.

• Familiarity with Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies.