Project Manager - Global Labeling

About the role

Job Summary

The Project Manager - Global Labeling is responsible for planning, governing, and executing large-scale, enterprise-wide labeling initiatives within the Global Labeling organization. This role collaborates closely with functional leadership to scope initiatives, build robust project schedules, establish reporting dashboards, and proactively identify and escalate delivery risks. The position serves as a central operational liaison across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to assign deliverables, track progress, and drive cross-functional completion of critical compliance and labeling milestones.

Responsibilities

·       Project Planning & Governance: Define and manage end-to-end project work breakdown structures, schedules, critical path milestones, and resource allocations for large-scale enterprise labeling projects using standard project management tools and methodologies; partner with the Strategic Labeling Manager to scope initiatives, establish project priority rankings, and define clear, measurable deliverables.

·       Tracking, Dashboards & Reporting: Build and maintain real-time project management dashboards and metrics reporting to track deliverable health, progress-to-plan, and milestone status; facilitate recurring project status meetings and prepare standardized progress reports for departmental and cross-functional leadership.

·       Risk Management & Issue Escalation: Proactively identify operational bottlenecks, dependencies, and regulatory compliance risks across project workstreams; develop risk mitigation strategies and escalate critical schedule or resource risks to management with actionable recommendations.

·       Cross-Functional Execution & Accountability: Coordinate daily with cross-functional teams—including Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Packaging Engineering, Global Trade, Marketing, and Sourcing—to communicate requirements, assign ownership, drive deliverables to timely closure, and ensure alignment with established labeling and artwork change control workflows.

·       Process Standardization & Compliance: Ensure all project management artifacts, documentation, and processes strictly adhere to internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and external medical device regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 801/820, EU MDR/IVDR, and UDI requirements), while actively contributing to the refinement of standard PM templates and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred

·       Preferred Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Etc

·       4+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects preferred.

·       Working knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools

·       Functional understanding of labeling processes, packaging operations, artwork management workflows, or regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FDA regulations, EU MDR, UDI standards) preferred.

·       Demonstrated hands-on experience utilizing enterprise project management software (e.g., MS Project and Workfront) and creating executive-level dashboards.

·       Demonstrated expertise in risk management, schedule variance analysis, and proactive issue resolution.

·       Experience operating effectively within a matrixed corporate structure.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to influence and hold cross-functional team members accountable without direct line authority.

·       Travel Expectations: 5-10%

Anticipated salary range: $82,100 - $105,480

Bonus eligible: No

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: 11/23/26 *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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