Program Manager – Global Trade Compliance

Cardinal Health

. Lead end-to-end project management for global trade compliance initiatives, including tariff mitigation, trade-war response, compliance improvement and remediation, trade master data transformation, and regulatory rollout projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $106,700 - $152,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global trade compliance initiatives, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing complex projects while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and effective stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementGlobal Trade ComplianceTariff AnalysisStakeholder ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Management FundamentalsRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisChange ManagementWorkflow Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSmartsheetMonday.comExcelPowerPointTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

HTS ClassificationCountry of OriginDuty-Savings ProgramsSupply Chain ManagementRegulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end project management for global trade compliance initiatives, including tariff mitigation, trade-war response, compliance improvement and remediation, trade master data transformation, and regulatory rollout projects
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, critical paths, and dependencies
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure accountability
Track progress and remove obstacles to keep projects on schedule and within scope
Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Tax, Legal, Finance, and global business units
Prepare executive-level dashboards, status reports, timelines, and summaries for senior leadership
Communicate proactively with stakeholders to support transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making
Manage change-management activities, including communications and training coordination
Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and drive mitigation plans
Ensure projects adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements
Escalate issues to leadership with clear options and recommendations
Identify opportunities to streamline trade compliance processes
Support standardized processes, operating models, and governance frameworks
Document current-state and future-state workflows with subject matter experts
Support global trade strategy execution, duty-savings programs, supply chain impact analyses, and data-driven decision support
Analyze tariff impacts, geopolitical shifts, and sourcing changes
Coordinate system enhancements, updates, and implementations related to HTS classification, origin determination, valuation, and trade master data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field preferred
8+ years of project management experience
Strong project management fundamentals—equivalent to PMP-level capability (PMP certification preferred but not required)
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects in a global or matrixed organization
Experience supporting or managing global trade compliance, supply chain, or regulatory projects preferred
Understanding of tariffs, HTS classification, country of origin, duty-savings programs, and valuation
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, and Monday.com
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
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