USA, TX, USA
21 days ago
Director, Data Platform Engineering

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.

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Position Summary -

We are seeking the candidate who can perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Platform Leadership

Define and execute comprehensive data platform strategy encompassing multi-cloud architecture, data integration, and enterprise data managementPartner with executives and business stakeholders to align platform capabilities with strategic business objectives and digital transformation initiativesDrive platform modernization roadmap balancing innovation, cost optimization, and operational excellence across hybrid cloud environmentsEstablish enterprise data platform governance, standards, and architectural principles for Fortune 10 scale operations

Multi-Cloud Platform Architecture

Architect and oversee enterprise data platforms across Microsoft Azure (Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake)Lead Databricks platform optimization for advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing at petabyte scaleOptimize Snowflake data warehouse performance, cost management, and enterprise integration capabilitiesHarmonize data platforms and lead the migration to cloud initiative to modernize data platforms landscape.Design resilient multi-cloud data strategies ensuring business continuity, disaster recovery, and optimal resource utilization

Data Integration & Management Excellence

Oversee IBM DataStage operations for complex ETL/ELT processing and enterprise data transformation workflowsManage IBM Change Data Capture (CDC) infrastructure for real-time data replication and streaming capabilitiesLead IBM Master Data Management (MDM) platform ensuring data quality, consistency, and enterprise-wide data governanceOptimize Matillion cloud-native data integration platform for modern analytics workflowsSupervise Qlik Replicate operations for high-performance data replication and synchronization across enterprise systems

Organizational & Operational Leadership

Build and lead high-performing team of 30+ platform engineers, architects, and technical specialists across multiple technology domainsEstablish platform engineering excellence through DevOps practices, automation, and continuous integration/deployment capabilitiesDrive cost optimization initiatives across multi-cloud environments achieving 15-20% annual efficiency improvementsImplement comprehensive monitoring, observability, and incident response frameworks for mission-critical platform operations

Innovation & Technology Strategy

Evaluate and integrate emerging data platform technologies to maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiencyLead proof-of-concept initiatives for next-generation data platforms, real-time analytics, and AI/ML infrastructure, working collaboratively with Data Science/AI/ML teamsCollaborate with Data Science, Analytics, and Engineering teams to enable advanced use cases and platform capabilitiesDrive technology partnerships and vendor relationships to optimize platform performance and total cost of ownership

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience. Typically has 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years management experience.

Critical Skills

Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services (Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, Event Hubs, Cosmos DB)Experience leading platform engineering teams of 25+ professionals across multiple technology domains and geographic locationsAdvanced proficiency with Databricks platform including Delta Lake, MLflow, cluster optimization, and enterprise securityExtensive experience with Snowflake architecture, performance tuning, cost optimization, and enterprise integrationExpert-level knowledge of IBM DataStage development, administration, and performance optimization for enterprise ETL operationsStrong background in IBM CDC implementation, real-time streaming, and change data capture architecturesProven experience with IBM MDM platform design, data quality management, and enterprise data governanceAdvanced proficiency with Matillion platform for cloud-native data integration and transformation workflowsExtensive experience with Qlik Replicate for high-performance data replication and real-time synchronization

Additional Skills

Experience with P&L responsibility, technology budget management ($25M+), and ROI optimization for enterprise platformsStrong understanding of enterprise data governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy requirements across multiple industriesProven ability to present complex technical strategies to board-level executives and drive organizational consensus

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related technical disciplineAtleast one or more of Professional certifications across multiple platforms: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Databricks Professional, Snowflake SnowPro Advanced, IBM Certified ProfessionalExperience in highly regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, manufacturing) with complex compliance requirementsFamiliarity with enterprise AI/ML platform development and production deployment at scalePrevious experience at Fortune 50 companies managing similar technology complexity and organizational scaleInternational experience managing global platform operations across multiple regions and regulatory environments

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinking with ability to balance long-term vision with operational excellenceChange management expertise for large-scale technology transformationsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business audiencesTalent development focus with proven track record of building high-performing technical organizationsInnovation mindset with ability to drive platform evolution while maintaining operational stability

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$149,600 - $249,400

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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