Principal Enterprise Architect

McKesson Corporation

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Work type
On-site
Location
Richmond, VA
Salary
$178,500–$297,500 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $207k
This role $238k
$132k most similar roles pay here $315k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $183,473–$231,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $238k versus about $207k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,100–$201,900 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Enterprise Architect

The Principle Enterprise Architect joins a specialized team to lead architecture review boards and provide critical guidance for enterprise technology initiatives. This role involves partnering with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to evaluate solution designs, identify risks, and recommend mitigations throughout the lifecycle from design to implementation. The architect will develop technology standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes while evaluating emerging technologies like AI for enterprise fit. Key technical competencies include expertise in cloud platforms, Kubernetes, IaC/Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform, alongside experience with DevOps practices, integration, and observability tools. The role addresses complex challenges within the medical-surgical distribution domain, specifically focusing on large-scale supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, and e-commerce platforms while navigating highly regulated environments to ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable for healthcare providers.

What you'll do

  • Lead architecture review boards and provide guidance for enterprise technology initiatives.
  • Partner with infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to evaluate solution designs.
  • Identify architectural, operational, and security risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
  • Consult with project teams throughout the lifecycle from initial design to 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, and alignment with business objectives.
  • 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 among technical and business stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Hands-on experience with emerging AI technologies and applying them to real-world challenges.
  • Experience in large enterprise environments, cloud platforms, DevOps, or regulated industries (preferred).

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