Director Technology Innovation & Architecture

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.The Director Technology Innovation & Architecture is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and governing architecture practices across the organization. This role ensures alignment between business goals and IT strategy, guiding the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions. The Director will lead a team of architects focused on the Cloud, Infrastructure, Application Development, Technology Acquisition, and TCO domains. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive transformation, standards, efficiency and strong cost management.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategyDefine and evolve the MPS and SLX architecture strategy to support core optimization, growth, and innovationLead the development of multi-year roadmaps for cloud adoption, infrastructure modernization, AI/ML training and implementation, and application portfolio optimizationPartner with senior business and IT leaders to align technology investments with strategic prioritiesArchitecture GovernanceEstablish and lead architecture governance frameworks, standards, and processesEnsure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirementsDrive consistency and reuse across platforms, applications, and services managing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Architecture Review Boards (ARB)Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild and lead a high-performing team of architects and domain specialistsFoster a culture of collaboration and accountabilityMentor and develop talent across the architecture functionCloud & Infrastructure StrategyOversee cloud strategy including hybrid and multi-cloud environmentsGuide infrastructure modernization efforts including network, compute, and storageEvaluate emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic decisionsApplication Development & IntegrationDrive execution to modernize EnterpriseRX product including planning, design, development, testing, and deploymentProvide architectural oversight for enterprise application development and integrationPromote API-first, microservices, and DevSecOps practicesPromote AI/ML best practices from a SDLC, agent, and tool implementation perspectiveSupport agile delivery models and continuous improvement initiativesMinimum RequirementDegree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Master's degree a plusCertificationCertifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or similar are a plusCritical Skills12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or technology leadership preferred4+ years of management experienceProven experience leading architecture functions in large, complex organizationsDeep expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure, and modern application developmentExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skillsAdditional Knowledge & Skills3+ years experience under

Created: 2026-04-04