Senior Director, Technology Strategy & Planning

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Logistics • Pharmaceutical
We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures
The Role
Lead strategy, alignment, and execution for eCommerce and digital transformation. Drive enterprise technology strategy, governance, executive communications, stakeholder alignment, and program/portfolio progress tracking to ensure measurable outcomes.
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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
Position Summary:
The Sr. Director, Strategy & Planning is a trusted advisor and execution leader who partners closely with the eCommerce and Digital Transformation leadership team to drive strategy, alignment, and operational excellence across the domain. This role ensures the eCommerce and Digital Transformation agenda is effectively advanced by leading strategic initiatives, managing executive-level communications and storytelling, overseeing governance processes, and ensuring seamless coordination across stakeholders. Acting as an integrator, strategist, and operator, the Director plays a critical role in maximizing the impact of the eCommerce and Digital Transformation domain.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Support the eCommerce and Digital Transformation domain in defining and delivering the enterprise digital and technology strategy.
  • Translate high-level strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
  • Coordinate domain-level planning sessions and ensure alignment between digital, technology, and business priorities.

Office Leadership & Governance
  • Supports the SVP, e-Commerce & Digital Transformation in executive governance processes, including preparation for board, executive committee, and steering group meetings.
  • Ensure timely, accurate reporting on technology investments, KPIs, and enterprise digital transformation progress.
  • Track and manage progress against goals and objectives.

Executive Communications & Engagement
  • Draft, review, and manage executive communications, presentations, and updates on behalf of the SVP, e-Commerce & Digital Transformation.
  • Ensure consistent messaging of the digital/technology vision to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Alignment & Relationship Building
  • Build trusted relationships across with e-Commerce & Digital Transformation leadership team and their directs, functional leaders, and external partners.
  • Anticipate stakeholder needs and proactively address risks, roadblocks, or misalignment.
  • Serve as a connector across the leadership team, ensuring collaboration and alignment on priorities.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field & Master's degree or MBA required.
  • 12+ years of experience in technology strategy, operations, consulting, or related leadership roles.
  • Strong track record in enterprise digital/technology transformation and governance.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence; able to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Experience in program management, portfolio management, or chief of staff-style roles highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships across senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Success Profile:
  • Strategic Integrator - Ability to connect the dots between strategy, operations, and execution.
  • Trusted Advisor - Ability to serve as a thought partner and sounding board for the SVP, e-Commerce & Digital Transformation
  • Operator - Proven ability to lead discipline, structure, and rigor into processes and programs.
  • Communicator - Ability to craft clear, compelling messages for executive and board audiences.
  • Change Leader - Ability to guide organizations through transformation with clarity, empathy, and accountability.

What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field
  • Master's degree or MBA
  • 12+ years experience in technology strategy, operations, consulting, or related leadership roles
  • Proven track record in enterprise digital/technology transformation and governance
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence; ability to distill complex topics into clear narratives
  • Experience in program management, portfolio management, or chief of staff-style roles
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships across senior leadership and diverse stakeholders

What the Team is Saying

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Cencora Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health resources, and day‑one eligibility emphasized. Wellbeing initiatives and EAP resources further reinforce the strength of the core package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are seen as solid, featuring a 401(k) plan with company matching alongside HSAs/FSAs and an employee stock purchase program. The 401(k) match and tuition support are frequently cited as meaningful parts of total compensation.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-building and leave supports are highlighted, including paid parental and caregiver leave plus fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance. Backup child care and related resources add depth to the family support experience.

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The Company
HQ: Conshohocken, PA
51,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Cencora is a leading pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. With 46,000+ global team members, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on healthcare in communities everywhere. Our team members are empowered to activate their careers through a collective of tools and resources designed to support individual career interests and aspirations. We value our listening culture that actions real outcomes and our team members appreciate and recognize one another for contributions that are making a meaningful global impact. No matter what your role is here, the work we do together has meaning. When you join our team, you become a crucial part of a greater purpose. We’re committed to supporting you personally and professionally, so we can achieve more together at the center of health. Protect yourself from job scams: Recruitment scams are on the rise. To protect yourself, we urge you to be vigilant and follow these guidelines > https://careers.cencora.com/us/en/job-scams

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