Cencora

Senior Project Manager (PMO) H/F

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Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FRA

In-Office

Senior level

Healthtech • Logistics • Pharmaceutical

We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures

The Role

Lead technology change initiatives in a regulated pharma services environment. Manage portfolio governance, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realization.

Summary Generated by Built In

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
Portfolio Manager - Technology / Change & Transformation
We're looking for a Portfolio Manager to lead a portfolio of technology change initiatives in a regulated pharma services logistics and distribution environment. You will drive robust governance, prioritisation, delivery assurance and benefits realisation across countries and sites, supporting multi-million € revenue growth while protecting compliance and operational performance.
English and French language skills.
What you'll do

Run portfolio governance (SteerCo cadence), decision logs, stage gates and reporting.
Manage demand intake, business case quality, prioritisation and portfolio shaping.
Own portfolio budgeting/forecasting (CapEx/OpEx), variance management and investment governance support.
Support the track benefits realisation (revenue growth and margin protection) through go-live and post-implementation.
Drive portfolio-level RAID and dependency management across IT, Operations, Quality, Finance, and customers.
Ensure regulated delivery readiness (QMS controls, audit trail, validation thinking where applicable).

What you'll bring

Strong traditional PMO / portfolio or programme leadership experience, ideally in regulated environments (pharma supply chain, healthcare logistics, 3PL or similar).
Proven pan-European, cross-site stakeholder management and executive-level reporting.
Financial governance skills (budgeting, forecasting, EAC, business case oversight).
Confidence in integration-heavy change (e.g., WMS/TMS/ERP, EDI/API) and multi-vendor delivery (preferred).
Certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/MSP/PfMP/ITIL are beneficial.

What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
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

Skills Required

Strong traditional PMO / portfolio or programme leadership experience in regulated environments
Proven pan-European, cross-site stakeholder management and executive-level reporting
Financial governance skills (budgeting, forecasting, EAC, business case oversight)
Confidence in integration-heavy change and multi-vendor delivery
Certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/MSP/PfMP/ITIL

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Cencora Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Coverage is presented as comprehensive from day one, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and a wellness program that can lower premiums. Condition-specific and family-building supports reinforce the depth of healthcare offerings.
Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 12 weeks, two weeks of caregiver leave, backup child care, and coverage for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy illustrate broad family support. Feedback suggests these programs serve diverse family needs.
Retirement Support — The 401(k) match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%) is paired with a discounted ESPP and savings accounts. Tuition reimbursement and scholarships further strengthen long‑term financial security.

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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