European Implementation Manager

Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving lives. Ranked #21 on the Global Fortune 500, our team members are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.

Our Shared Service Center in Lithuania is experiencing rapid growth and we have many diverse and exciting roles in Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance and HR. Join us and make a positive impact on human and animal health.

Job Details

Would you like to shape the success of major pan-European client launches

Are you an experienced project or implementation professional who thrives in complex, multi-country environments?

Join us as a European Implementation Manager and lead the onboarding and go-live of strategic clients across Europe, working with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless implementation projects from contract signature through to operational launch.

Role Purpoe

The European Implementation Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of pan-European client implementations. Acting as the primary client contact throughout onboarding, you will coordinate multiple stakeholders across operations, technology, quality, compliance, and external partners to ensure successful and timely go-lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation projects from contract award to operational go-live.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate implementation activities across multiple European countries and workstreams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Facilitate project governance meetings, workshops, kick-offs, and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring successful delivery.
• Work closely with operational, IT, quality, and compliance teams to ensure readiness.
• Support smooth transition to business-as-usual through effective handover and knowledge transfer.
• Maintain project documentation, status reporting, and post-implementation reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of implementation processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• 5-7 years' experience in project management or implementation management.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-country, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transport, or distribution operations.
• Ability to analyse multiple implementation processes and identify best practice and build governance, reporting or operating frameworks from scratch
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Smartsheet.

Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare logistics, 3PL, or supply chain services.
• Project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, or systems integration projects.
• Additional European language skills.
• Experience working in matrix organisations and client onboarding environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-profile pan-European client implementations.
• Exposure to international stakeholders, markets, and operations.
• Strategic role with significant client impact and visibility.
• Collaborative, cross-functional working environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.#

Salary range: 3300-4800 eur gross monthly

What Cencora offers

We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures

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