Manager, Program Management, Data and Analytics

The Data & Analytics function is responsible for overseeing the entire analytics lifecycle to identify, analyze, and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities for the National Brand Sourcing organization. This team is a crucial partner to the business, managing the data platforms, reporting solutions, and advanced quantitative modeling that enable a competitive advantage. This role will focus specifically on the data and analytics for our National Brand sourcing organization, ensuring our analytical capabilities are resilient, evolving, and aligned with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program management for key data and analytics initiatives for the National Brand team, including the P+ Program, deal buy modeling, and targeting strategies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of existing analytical capabilities, focusing on the maintenance, continuous refinement, and evolution of tools to meet changing business needs.
• Develop, manage, and enhance specific supplier scorecards and proactive deal monitoring tools to maximize margin capture and improve performance.
• Take ownership of critical existing analytical tools and processes, ensuring their stability, documentation, and improvement.
• Partner with National Brand team stakeholders to identify business opportunities, translate them into data-driven requirements, and deliver effective solutions.
• Drive the introduction and evolution of the user experience (UX) for analytical tools, making them more intuitive and impactful for the business.
• Explore and introduce innovative approaches, including AI, to enhance data storytelling and automate the creation of presentations and insights.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all managed programs and tools, providing training to end-users to drive adoption.
• Collaborate closely with peer data and analytics managers to ensure robust backup coverage for critical operational tasks and balance the development of net-new capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, program management, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and evolving data models, reporting, and analytical tools preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with deal modeling, pricing, or margin analysis is highly preferred.
• Experience or a strong interest in applying AI/ML concepts to solve business problems is a plus.
• Strong SQL experience highly desired; hands-on experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Celonis, SSRS), and data platforms (e.g., GCP BigQuery, SSMS) is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and act as a subject matter expert.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.
• Projects may have a significant and long-term impact.
• Provides solutions which may set precedent.
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects.
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $135,090

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: 05/10/2026 *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.

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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.