Sr. Manager, Policy & Change Management (Procurement)

McKesson Corporation
United States, Texas, Irving
Jul 03, 2025
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. We are seeking aSenior Manager, Policy & Change Management (Procurement),to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that support the transformation and continuous improvement of McKesson's Indirect Sourcing & Procurement (S&P) function. This role is responsible for driving procurement policy updates, leading change management for technical and non-technical projects, and executing internal communication strategies that align with business objectives, culture, and values. The ideal candidate will be a strategic communicator and change leader with a strong background in managing organizational change across business processes, corporate initiatives, and strategic shifts. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Training, and S&P teams to ensure alignment, stakeholder engagement, and successful implementation of new tools, processes, and policies. The Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of communication strategies for policy updates, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely delivery to relevant stakeholders. They will maintain accurate policy documentation including managing projects related to policy updates. Additionally, the role encompasses change management responsibilities such as scoping, developing and distributing communications, updating Indirect Procurement supporting materials (e.g., Quick Reference Guides and SharePoint sites), and facilitating training sessions for new tools and processes. The Senior Manager will partner closely with S&P and cross-functional stakeholders to drive the adoption of new processes, tools, and behaviors that enhance procurement efficiency, compliance, and user experience. Procurement Policy & Communication Lead the development, governance, and communication of procurement policies and procedures. Ensure timely, consistent, and clear dissemination of policy updates and communications to all relevant stakeholders. Maintain accurate and accessible policy documentation with version control. Change Management for Projects Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and functional leads to integrate change management into project plans. Plan and execute change management strategies for technical and non-technical initiatives including business process changes and new system functionality implementation. Apply structured methodologies such as Prosci to conduct readiness assessments, stakeholder analyses, and risk mitigation planning. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations. Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, and training efforts to ensure successful adoption of change. Communications Strategy Develop and implement strategies and programs to communicate business objectives and updates to S&P team and customers. Design, edit, and oversee the distribution of internal communication materials via newsletters, intranet, emails, and employee meetings. Establish standards and guidelines for communication style and content to ensure consistency and clarity. Training & Enablement Facilitate training sessions and workshops to support the rollout of new procurement tools, systems, and processes. Develop and maintain supporting materials such as Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), job aids, FAQs, and process documentation, including leading effectiveness and design of the intranet site. Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure change effectiveness and adoption. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, compliance, and user experience. Serve as a Trusted Advisor Support the development of S&P's communications and engagement roadmap in alignment with enterprise goals. Serve as a trusted advisor to S&P leadership on change readiness, risk mitigation, and organizational impact. Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training - Bachelor's degree in business, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Business Experience - 6-8 years of experience in change management, procurement transformation, or enterprise project leadership. Demonstrated experience managing technical and non-technical change initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations. Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Prosci or equivalent change management certification preferred. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Policy management experience. Ability to develop and execute communication, change management, and training plans. Experience with procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Fieldglass) and process improvement methodologies is a plus. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $108,700 - $181,100 McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. 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