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Cardinal Health
Manager, Software Engineering, PharmaApps
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A Software Development or Engineering Manager leads teams of software developers who design or improve computer software. Manages and oversees the software development process and directs the work of software engineers. May be primary contact with customers or users; may manage software development project budgets and hire or train staff.
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Job Description
US-Nationwide-FIELD Full time 20185052
- _What Commercial Technologies Software Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health_
- Commercial Technologies manages the enterprise's portfolio of commercial technologies to maximize the business value of the technologies and enhance the customer experience.
- Responsibilitie
- s•Solution Ownership & Delivery•+ Ownend‑to‑endoutcomes for assigned Pharmacy Applications across intake, build/configuration, integration, transition to run, and ongoing support + Serve as the single accountable owner for pharmacy system delivery, stability, and outcomes,eliminatingfragmented ownership across platforms and vendors + Translate pharmacy, operations, and business goals into executable delivery and integration plans with clear scope, dependencies, success criteria, and risk awareness + Ensure predictable delivery through disciplined planning, estimation, execution, andfollow‑throughin anintegration‑heavy, operationally sensitive environment + Establish and enforcesolution‑leveldecision rights for Pharmacy Apps, reducingday‑to‑dayescalation by driving decisions with clear options, tradeoffs, and recommended paths + Serve as the technology owner for assigned pharmacy applications,establishingplatform strategy, priorities, roadmap, operationalobjectives, and investment recommendations + Own intake evaluation, prioritization, and sequencing of enhancement requests, operational improvements, technical debt remediation, regulatory requirements, and platform modernization initiatives + Accountable for solution-level architecture decisions within assigned pharmacy platforms, including integration patterns, technical tradeoffs, lifecycle planning, scalability, resiliency, and maintainability in partnership with Enterprise Architecture + Understand and actively manage the business impact of platform performance on patient onboarding, therapy fulfillment, case processing, reimbursement workflows, pharmacy operations, and client commitments •Strategy, Roadmap & Platform Evolution•+ Develop andmaintainmulti-year application roadmaps that align business priorities, technical debt reduction, platform modernization, regulatory requirements, and operational risk management + Balance feature delivery, run stability, remediation work, lifecycle management, and modernization investments across assigned pharmacy platforms + Identifyautomation, simplification, and platform rationalization opportunities that improve scalability, reliability, cost efficiency, and business usability + Provide clear investment recommendations and tradeoffs to business and technology leadership based on business value, operational risk, compliance needs, and platform health •Planning, Financial & Capacity Management•+ Develop and manage delivery plans, schedules, and budgets for Pharmacy Applications and supporting middleware + Translate systems and integration LOE (interfaces, data flows, environments, validation) into schedule and cost forecasts + Maintain capacity plans across onshore and offshore teams, aligning priorities to skills in systems integration, SQL, API development, and operational support + Ownsolution‑levelresource management across Engineering, Integration, QA, PM, and external partners + Understand and manage capital vs.
- SDLC Governance, Delivery Discipline & Flow of Work
- + Define andoperatea consistent,well‑understoodflow of work for Pharmacy Applications from intake through deployment,hypercare, and run + Ensure adherence to enterprise SDLC gates, QA standards, structured change control, and operational readiness requirements + Ensure platform observability requirements are incorporated into the SDLC flow of work (logging standards,monitoringinstrumentation, alert hygiene, andpost‑incidentfollow‑ups) to prevent recurring operational issues.
WBS, RAID
logs, interface inventories, risk management, decision logs, and issue tracking + Apply governance that is disciplined andright‑sized, avoidingover‑engineeredprocesses whilemaintainingoperational rigor + Identifyrecurring delivery or runtime breakdowns within pharmacy systems and drive targeted process and integration improvements rooted inroot‑causeanalysis + Adjust planning, governance, and communication practices based on delivery phase, operational risk, and observed system outcomes + Define andmaintainclear accountability boundaries between Product, Architecture, Engineering, Infrastructure, Service Operations, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure effective execution within theSonexusoperating model + Maintain application interface inventories, critical data flows, dependency mapping, and integration health across internal and external platforms- Build
- ‑ •to•‑ •Run•Transition & Run Stability•+ Ensurebuild‑to‑runtransitions for Pharmacy Applications are clearly defined, documented, and executed, including environment readiness, access controls, and knowledge transfer + Be accountable for operational outcomes, service performance, and remediation plans for assigned pharmacy platforms and related integration services + Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to define andmaintainService Level Objectives (SLOs) and Service Level Indicators (SLIs) for pharmacy platforms and critical integration flows (e.
- Quality, Compliance &
- Evidence
- ‑ •Based•Readiness•+ Enforce consistent requirements, integration validation, and testing practices to strengthenend‑to‑endquality accountability + Ensure QA, security, networking, and compliance requirements are met, including required evidence, approvals, and remediation + Maintain clean,validated,PHI‑safeoperational outputs (data extracts, interfaces, reports) prior to internal or external use + Strengthen delivery confidence throughevidence‑basedreadiness rather thanlast‑minuteescalation + Defineevidence‑basedoperational readiness for releases by validating SLI/SLO coverage (monitoring + alerting) for critical pharmacy workflows before promoting changes to production.
- Cross
- ‑ •Functional•Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment•+ Lead and align Engineering, Integration, QA, PM, Infrastructure, Security, Product, APS, and Business stakeholders + Partner closely with offshore systems and integration teams, setting clear priorities, ownership boundaries, and escalation paths + Maintain clear ownership, accountability, and communication across distributed teams andthird‑partyvendors + Ensure consistent, aligned messaging across functions to reduce churn, rework, and operational confusion + Partner effectively with APS, Product, and Pharmacy Operations leadership on platform impacts, regulatory risk, and solution evolution + Lead relationships with application vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers, including roadmap alignment, performance management, issue escalation, contract fulfillment, and delivery oversight •Stakeholder Leadership & Client Presence•+ Demonstrate strong executive presence in internal and external discussions related to pharmacy platforms and integrations + Prepare and leadsystem‑focusedmeetings with clearpre‑reads, architectural context, risks, decisions, and recommended paths + Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, translating technical and operational realities intobusiness‑appropriatelanguage + Influence and negotiate without authority by presenting system tradeoffs grounded in data, platform constraints, and operational risk + Partner with business leaders to translate pharmacy operational needs into executable application priorities, delivery plans, and measurable platform outcomes •Leadership & People Development•+ Lead a dedicated Pharmacy Applications team ofapproximately 3-5team members, including a Technical Lead, Business Analyst, and engineers who may specialize in integration, application support, or platform delivery + Set clear priorities, ownership expectations, performance goals, and development plans for assigned team members while fostering a culture of accountability and follow-through + Build team capability across requirements analysis, solution design, integration execution, operational support, documentation, and business-facing communication + Ensure team roles are aligned to the operating model so the team can support both delivery execution and run stability without fragmented ownership •Qualifications•+ 8-12 years of experience, preferred + Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred + Experience leadingcross‑functionaldelivery teams (Engineering, Integration, QA, PM) + Strong understanding of enterprise systems, middleware, APIs,SQL‑baseddata access, and hybrid cloud environments + Demonstrated capability in estimation, planning, SDLC governance, and operational delivery execution + Demonstrated ability to manage delivery plans, budgets, and capacity across multiple initiatives + Experienceoperatingin regulated or operationally critical environments + Demonstrated use of structured delivery artifacts (e.
- _What is expected of you and others at this level_
- + Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Ensures employeesoperatewithin guidelines + Decisions have ashort termimpact on work processes,outcomesand customers + Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management + Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects + Gains consensus from various parties involved 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 withmyFlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 10/10/2026- if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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CAH) 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. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future. View Cardinal Health on YouTube (http://youtube.com/user/CardinalHealth)Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance