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The Lead IT Architect is responsible for the overall architecture, design, development and any proof of concepts related to ERP systems (JD Edwards) and Cloud native apps for McKesson Medical Surgical. Must be able to collaborate with varying levels of technical understanding and be a thought leader and change agent who is able to adapt in a very fast paced, ever-changing environment. The incumbent will join our talented team of MT MMS Order To Cash JDEdwards ERP team in helping to drive software innovation and improve customer’s satisfaction. This dynamic role will allow the individual to tap into their technical architecture, analytical and leadership skills, interact with internal stakeholders and to think outside the box in developing creative solutions.

Position Description

Responsible for the overall technical architecture, design, development and proof of concepts for our ERP System (JDEdwards) and Cloud native apps for McKesson Medical Surgical business processesResponsible for providing oversight, developing roadmaps, design standards, development, code reviews and mentoring of technical teams supporting MT MMS Order To Cash JD Edwards ERPApplies advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the solution architecture fieldEvaluate business requirements and provide solutions, products, or servicesConducts a system architecture evaluation and collaborates with portfolio management and IT development teams to improve the architectureEvaluates project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform process re-engineering if requiredAccountable for software delivery including continuous improvement, practices, and principlesWork with application functional architects to understand functional and non-functional (technical) requirements and translate into code designAbility to establish operational guidelines, design architectural frameworks, and develop implementation strategies agnostic of technical platformSupport new software releases and features enhancements during the product lifecycle.Document major processes and development milestones.Troubleshoot and resolve imminent software deficiencies.Stay up to date with technology trends and industry best practices.Research and evaluate new software technologies to benefit MT MMS Order To Cash JD Edwards ERPBuild collaborative relationships with the Enterprise Technology teams, MMS Business stakeholders and other peers.Develop & support enterprise architecture strategies for ERP, guiding principles, processes, policies, and standards

Minimum requirements:

Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience

Critical skills:

Hands on experience with JD Edwards and technical development toolsDevelopment experience with JD Edwards sales order processing, advanced warehousing, Master Data Management and Inventory ManagementExperience 10+ years in software development/architectureStrong knowledge of JD Edwards C code, Business Services and SQLExperience in enterprise application and information architecture methodologies and designAdvanced understanding and experience working with various development tools, design standards, best practices, and architecture frameworksKnowledge of Agile methodologyExperience in all phases of software development including design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and source management

Additional knowledge & Skills:

Excellent external communication and leadership skills are required in dealing with customers and partners.Excellent critical thinking and diagnostic aptitudeStrong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect while motivating team members in a creative and effective mannerOrganizational and time-management skills are necessary.Ability to use soft skills techniques to collaborate in a dynamic and challenging work environment.Must demonstrate good oral, written and presentation communication skills.Passionate orientation and attention to customer satisfaction.Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus.Experience with architectural abstractions and design patternsExperience with Cloud Native app development, Micro-Services methodology, and Spring

4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or another STEM field or equivalent experience

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

$138,800 - $231,300

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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