Manager, Warehouse Transformation Solutions

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health
Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.
 

Cardinal Health is seeking a Manager, Warehouse Transformation Solutions to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of solutions supporting the Warehouse Transformation initiatives within the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions (PSS) network. This delivery-focused leadership role will oversee technology roadmap, solution delivery, vendor management, and team development for warehouse mobility and digital enablement solutions. This includes integrations with other enterprise solutions.

The Manager will ensure that intuitive, secure, and scalable solutions enhance warehouse efficiency, real-time visibility, and workforce productivity while driving innovation through AI-based voice, vision, GenAI and ML solutions that transform how associates interact with warehouse systems.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Leads cross-functional delivery teams and vendors to execute large-scale technology initiatives.

• Operates independently with accountability for planning, execution, and delivery outcomes.

• Balances people leadership, stakeholder management, and program governance responsibilities.

• Promotes standardization, operational excellence, and innovation across warehouse technology programs.

• Fosters collaboration, talent development, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery mobile and web solutions supporting Cardinal Health’s Pharma Warehouse Transformation initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned with business objectives and transformation milestones.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate operational and functional needs into actionable delivery roadmaps for warehouse mobility, visibility, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Functional, Technology, and Enterprise Architects to ensure technical alignment, scalability, and integration across warehouse systems, including WMS, automation platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentoring to developers, analysts, and external partners, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Digital Solutions teams to enhance mobile and web experiences that optimize warehouse productivity, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve associate usability.
• Oversee system integration, testing, deployment, cutover, and hypercare activities, ensuring robust performance, operational stability, and user satisfaction.
• Collaborate with QA, Release Management, and Support teams to ensure environment readiness, comprehensive test coverage, and smooth transition from build to run.
• Lead analysis of warehouse and user performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous enhancements across mobile and web solutions.
• Partner with IT and Operations to design and deliver AI-based vision and voice solutions that improve warehouse efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Lead the design, execution, and validation of Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for AI-based vision and voice capabilities, ensuring value realization and scalability before enterprise rollout.
• Partner with Digital Solutions and AI teams to operationalize successful PoCs into production-ready solutions, integrating them seamlessly into warehouse systems and workflows.
• Drive adoption of AI copilots and automation tools to enhance configuration, documentation, testing, and support processes.
• Build strong vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, adherence to standards, and effective issue resolution across projects.
• Ensure all mobile and web solutions align with enterprise IT architecture, information security, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Oversee implementation of end-to-end monitoring, alerting, and incident management through enterprise tools such as Splunk, BigPanda, and ServiceNow.
• Maintain strong alignment with change management and training teams to enable effective user onboarding and adoption across sites.
• Drive consistent documentation of application architecture, workflows, and standard operating procedures to enable knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence within the Warehouse Mobile & Web Solutions team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in IT solution delivery, with 3+ years in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain solutions preferred.

• Proven experience managing complex technology programs across cross-functional and matrixed environments.

• Strong understanding of software delivery life cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and vendor delivery management.

• Experience managing mobile and web application development, deployment, and lifecycle management.

• Solid understanding of modern architecture principles like APIs, microservices, event-driven systems (Kafka), and cloud platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with business and IT stakeholders.

• Experience integrating with WMS (Manhattan), SAP, or related enterprise platforms preferred.

• Familiarity with enterprise observability tools (Splunk, BigPanda, ServiceNow) and CI/CD automation.

• Exposure to AI/ML, particularly in voice, vision, GenAI and predictive analytics use cases within supply chain operations.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on execution, accountability, and results.

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $193,930

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: 01/13/2026 *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.

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.