Principal Enterprise Architect

McKesson Corporation

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$178,500–$297,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation is a premier American healthcare services company that distributes pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical supplies, and provides technology to the healthcare industry.

McKesson Corporation currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,000–$210,000 across 77 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Enterprise Architect

The Principal Enterprise Architect joins the architecture team to lead architecture review boards and provide guidance for enterprise technology initiatives. This role involves partnering with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to evaluate solution designs and identify operational, security, and supportability risks. The architect will develop technology standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes while consulting with project teams throughout the solution lifecycle. Key responsibilities include reviewing architectures for scalability and reliability and evaluating emerging AI technologies for enterprise fit. Required skills include expertise in application architecture, cloud platforms, integrations, and DevOps practices. The role specifically addresses technical challenges within the medical-surgical distribution space, focusing on large-scale supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, and e-commerce platforms within highly regulated healthcare environments using Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

What you'll do

  • Lead architecture review board reviews and provide architectural guidance for enterprise technology initiatives.
  • Partner with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to evaluate solution designs.
  • Identify architectural, operational, security, and supportability risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Consult with project teams throughout the solution lifecycle from initial design through operational transition.
  • Develop and maintain technology standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations on enterprise fit and adoption.
  • Review proposed architectures for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
  • Prepare and present architectural recommendations and readiness assessments to leadership and governance forums.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, engineering, infrastructure, or related technology roles.
  • Experience leading architecture reviews and guiding technical decision-making across diverse technology domains.
  • Strong understanding of application architecture, cloud platforms, integrations, security, infrastructure, and operational support models.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive consensus across technical and business stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with emerging AI technologies and ability to apply them to real-world challenges.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, IaC/Terraform (preferred).

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