Senior Principal Strategist, Strategy & Planning

Cencora

. Lead the transformation of Cencora’s global Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud organization from project- and ticket-based delivery to a product operating model .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading enterprise-scale transformations, managing substantial technology operating budgets, and overseeing global workforce planning in regulated environments. Proficient in product operating models, vendor performance management, and financial controls within the technology sector.

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Enterprise Infrastructure ManagementCloud Operations LeadershipTechnology Budget OwnershipGlobal Workforce PlanningRegulatory Compliance Experience

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Hard Skills

Product Operating ModelCapital PlanningMulti-Year ForecastingVendor Performance ManagementFinancial ControlsTransformation LeadershipAI AdoptionAutomation GovernanceDependency ManagementMilestone Tracking

Soft Skills

Credibility with EngineersExecutive CommunicationLeadershipOrganizational DesignStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

EIC Delivery DashboardScorecardsService-Level AccountabilityAccrualsBudget Build

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceutical DistributionLife SciencesSOXHIPAAGxPDSCSARegulated EnvironmentEnterprise AgreementsHyperscalers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the transformation of Cencora’s global Enterprise Infrastructure & Cloud organization from project- and ticket-based delivery to a product operating model
Define and maintain the EIC product taxonomy, product boundaries, product owner accountabilities, funding model, and operating cadence
Own the global workforce plan, position roster, headcount envelope, insource/outsource mix, requisition approval, backfills, contractor conversions, organizational design, and succession planning
Own the EIC delivery portfolio, including intake, prioritization, resourcing, dependency management, milestone tracking, executive reporting, and portfolio governance forums
Represent EIC in enterprise technology investment prioritization and maintain the EIC delivery dashboard
Own the EIC operating and capital plan, including budget build, forecasting, variance analysis, accruals, year-end landing, financial controls, savings targets, and investment narratives
Run the enterprise hardware and software spend reduction program across seven cross-functional workstreams
Own the EIC renewal portfolio and enforce the PADU disposition framework
Establish vendor performance management through scorecards, QBRs, service-level accountability, and escalation paths
Run the EIC leadership operating rhythm, including staff meetings, offsites, all-hands, OKRs, annual planning, executive preparation, communications, audits, compliance, and regulatory responses
Deliver first-year outcomes including product taxonomy adoption, trusted workforce/portfolio/forecast data, budget and savings commitments, vendor scorecards, renewal management, and improved governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in technology, with meaningful time and deep functional expertise in infrastructure, cloud, or IT operations
Credibility with engineers and executives
Ownership of a technology operating budget of $150M or greater, including capital planning and multi-year forecasting
Ownership of a technology supplier portfolio of $250M or greater in annual spend, including enterprise agreements with hyperscalers or top-tier software publishers
Experience managing a global workforce plan of 500+ employees plus a comparable contingent workforce across multiple countries and delivery models
Track record leading enterprise-scale transformation, such as a product operating model or cloud migration
Experience operating in a regulated environment, with familiarity with SOX, HIPPA and GxP, DSCSA, or an equivalent regulatory framework
Direct experience leading enterprise AI or automation adoption, including tooling selection, value measurement, and governance (preferred)
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry (preferred)
Prior chief of staff, business operations, or strategy and planning leadership within a technology function (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities
Reasonable accommodations during the employment process