Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. At Cardinal Health, we’re developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities.
What Information Technology contributes to Cardinal Health
Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Solution Owner to take ownership of and drive the strategic direction for key finance IT solutions, primarily focusing on large-scale finance transformation projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing complex IT projects, a deep understanding of finance business processes (specifically invoice to cash and procure to pay), and proven experience leading diverse teams, including onshore and offshore resources, as well as external consultants. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and a strong sense of ownership to ensure the solutions meet business needs, are continuously improved, and deliver maximum value.
Responsibilities
Solution Ownership & Strategy
- Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for assigned finance IT solutions, aligning with overall business objectives and IT strategy
- Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the assigned IT solutions
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Manage the entire lifecycle of the solution, from initial implementation to ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and eventual retirement
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and value of the solutions
Project Delivery
- Lead and manage the full lifecycle of IT solution delivery for finance transformation projects, from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and within-scope delivery
- Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, implement mitigation plan and corrective actions
- Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and standards
Team Leadership & Management
- Manage a mixed team of onshore and offshore resources, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
- Effectively manage external consultants, ensuring their work aligns with solution goals and quality standards
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Manage staff augmentation and implementation partner Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring deliverables are met and within budget
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for IT solution-related matters for finance transformation projects
- Communicate solution status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define solution requirements, priorities, and success criteria
- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment throughout the solution lifecycle
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders
Business Process Knowledge
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of finance business processes, particularly in the areas of invoice to cash and procure to pay
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology solutions
- Ensure solutions are aligned with and support optimal business processes
Technical Expertise
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of IT solutions for finance transformation projects
- Provide technical guidance and support to the project team
- Ensure the quality, security, and integrity of IT solutions
- Understand and contribute to the overall solution architecture
Service Management
- Oversee the ongoing support and maintenance of the solutions, ensuring high availability and performance
- Manage service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure they are met
- Manage vendor relationships related to the solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
- 8+ years of experience in IT project management or solution ownership, with a focus on finance transformation projects preferred
- Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects with budgets exceeding $2M
- In-depth knowledge of invoice to cash and procure to pay business processes
- Experience in implementing SaaS solution integration with SAP is required
- Experience with SAP Ariba implementation is highly preferred
- Experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA is preferred
- PMP certification is desired
- Experience managing both onshore and offshore resources, as well as external consultants
- Experience managing staff augmentation and implementation partner Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 12/21/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care.
We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
