Set enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap. Define long‑term vision, principles, and governance; champion transformation and innovation at the executive level.
Own capability alignment. Direct enterprise business‑capability modeling and technology roadmaps; ensure investments deliver measurable value and risk reduction.
Define design standards and approve critical solutions. Establish option‑evaluation standards; approve design specifications for major platforms; lead enterprise reviews.
Direct implementation at scale. Govern execution and modifications across portfolios; set protocols for rapid resolution of systemic issues.
Lead governance end‑to‑end. Establish and evolve principles, technology standards, and quality programs; resolve enterprise‑level exceptions; ensure regulatory alignment.
Institutionalize well‑architected practices. Define organization‑wide KPIs/OKRs for security, reliability, performance, cost, and operations; drive adjustments to optimize outcomes.
Drive enterprise innovation. Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies; prioritize transformations that advance competitive advantage.
Influence and coach at scale. Run enterprise mentoring programs for architects; champion DevOps, cloud, and AI; act as architecture change leader.
Represent McKesson externally. Shape industry practices and standards through partnerships, forums, and thought leadership.
Guide strategic M&A. Set evaluation frameworks; lead due diligence, integration vision, and senior stakeholder alignment for technology investments .
Minimum Requirements
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years, of direct workrelated experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications
Critical Skills
Enterprise architecture mastery (TOGAF® 10 concepts, ADM, governance) to set organization‑wide principles, decision frameworks, and target‑state roadmaps.
Advanced architecture visualization using the C4 model (context, container, component) for clear, executive‑ready storytelling and alignment.
Well‑Architected fluency across security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and operations; ability to embed KPIs/OKRs in enterprise designs.
IT service management alignment (ITIL® 4 SVS/practices) to ensure operational soundness, supportability, and compliance at scale.
Secure‑by‑design leadership with demonstrable application of OWASP Top 10 mitigations across platforms and integrations.
Multi‑cloud and platform depth (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) to steer modernization and multi‑account strategies.
Data, integration, and zero‑trust expertise (APIs, eventing, data platforms, identity) to meet enterprise scale, latency, resilience, and regulatory needs.
Executive influence and narrative clarity-framing strategic options, risks, and trade‑offs with implementable, board‑ready guidance.
Operability at scale-governance for CI/CD, IaC, observability, backup/DR, HA patterns, and cloud landing‑zone standards across portfolios .
Competency proficiency for L6 ( Principal Architect ): Adaptability (Lea
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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.
Position Summary
The Principal Solution/IT Architect defines and governs the enterprise‑wide solution architecture vision, strategy, and standards that unlock innovation and measurable business value. The role partners with executive leadership to integrate architecture with strategic initiatives, directs cross‑enterprise fit‑gap analysis, and sets migration frameworks that evolve the landscape across business units and platforms. It anticipates disruptive technologies, shapes organizational response, and ensures seamless integration for agility, resilience, and compliance.
Operating with full autonomy, the Principal Architect leads the development and continuous improvement of reference implementations and patterns, establishes enterprise design principles and governance, and represents McKesson's architectural strategy in external forums. The role translates enterprise needs into actionable roadmaps, resolves unique and precedent‑setting challenges, and communicates complex decisions clearly to non‑technical audiences and external stakeholders-building a high‑performing architecture community that sustains competitive advantage .
Mckesson · TX, Irving