Job Description
About the Role
McKesson's Enterprise Applications organization delivers Enterprise Application services that support secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise operations. This includes ERP, Finance, HRIS and Workplace Services technologies that enable business agility and consistent user experiences.
The IT M&A Lead - Enterprise Applications role is responsible for driving large, complex initiatives tied to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. This leader partners closely with senior stakeholders, oversees cross-domain execution, manages risk, and ensures successful delivery of strategic outcomes while strengthening overall project delivery maturity.
What You'll Do
• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex enterprise applications M&A programs and other critical initiatives
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and success measures aligned to enterprise priorities
• Coordinate planning and execution across enterprise applications domains ERP, Finance, HRIS and Workplace Services technologies
• Identify, track, and resolve program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as needed
• Establish and maintain governance structures, including executive-level reporting and communications
• Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision-making
• Oversee Day 1 readiness, Day 2 transition activities, and TSA execution where applicable
• Mentor and guide project managers, reinforcing delivery best practices and consistent methodologies
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, tools, and delivery standards
• Ensure compliance with enterprise delivery frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Minimum Requirements: Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications
Critical Skills
• 10+ years of experience leading IT projects or programs in the Enterprise Applications space
• Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale initiatives in enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or major transformations
• Strong working knowledge across core Enterprise Applications domains
• Hands-on experience applying Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery approaches
Additional Qualifications
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience leading high-visibility, cross-functional programs
• Track record of mentoring and developing project managers
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex or ambiguous situations
• Experience using enterprise project and delivery tools (e.g., Planview, Jira)
• PMP, or equivalent preferred
• Agile certifications (Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, SAFe) a plus
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
$122,100 - $162,800
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