SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Delivery Lead at McKesson in Irving, Texas

Job Description:

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.


McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. We partner with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. We believe in the importance of strong, vital organizations because we know that patients can only be healthy when our system is healthy.


Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission-by joining McKesson you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Talented, compassionate people are the future of our company-and of healthcare. At McKesson, you'll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that's vital to us all.


We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us improve everything we touch, from providers to payors to pharmacies. Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career. Wherever you contribute here at McKesson, you will have the ability to make a real impact in the lives of others.



Position Description



The SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning Delivery Lead role here at McKesson will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation and delivery of planning solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud. This position involves a blend of technical expertise, project management, and team leadership. The SAC Planning Delivery Lead ensures that the organization leverages SAP Analytics Cloud to its fullest potential, driving data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.


This role requires a deep understanding of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) functionalities, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.



Responsibilities

• Leads the FP&A transformation (driver-based planning) of existing legacy solutions that are being replaced by SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning (SAC Planning).
  
  


• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of SAC planning projects.
  
  


• Partners with FP&A process owner and BU FP&A leads in order to define forecasting objectives with focus on business outcomes and user experience.
  
  


• Translates FP&A strategic direction and business objectives into holistic SAC Planning capabilities that enable financial forecasting requirements across all BUs.
  
  


• Collaborates with IT teams to help ensure alignment to overall SAC vision and strategy
  
  


• Manages day to day delivery workstreams and drives alignment between business needs and SAC Planning solutions.
  
  


• Serves as primary contact point for Project Leadership (weekly status)
  
  


• Identifies risks, issues, actions, and decisions; removes blockers/obstacles or escalates to Project Leadership and Steering Committee.
  
  


• Drives SAC release and operational support planning and execution
  
  

Minimum Requirements:



Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience



Critical Skills

• At least two full life-cycle implementations of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
  
  


• Strong understanding of SAC planning functionalities, including data modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
  
  


• Evidence of leading SAC solutions as a product owner, technical client service lead or lead solution consultant.
  
  


• 10+ years of relevant experience delivering transformation and innovation in the FP&A function
  
  


• Minimum of 5 full-lifecycle EPM Tool implementations in an overall delivery lead role
  
  


• Minimum of 2 years of technical leadership experience using Agile methodologies
  
  

Additional Experience

• Advance knowledge/expertise for SAP BTP
  
  


• Senior level expertise in functional integration to SAP Finance/major ERPs
  
  


• Proven ability to set direction, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
  
  


• Proven ability to work creatively in a problem-solving environment
  
  


• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  
  


• Excellent leadership and management skills.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; MBA a plus
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands:



General Office Requirements


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, please click here.



Our Base Pay Range for this position



$110,600 - $184,400



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. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.



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