McKesson

Senior Director - Mergers & Acquisitions Infrastructure Integration

McKesson$174K — $291K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; typically 13+ years of professional experience.
  • 6+ years of diversified leadership and people-management responsibilities.
  • Experience in directing complex operations across multiple functions or locations.
  • Proven ability to lead transformation programs and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success developing senior leaders and influencing executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead infrastructure integration activities for acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures.
  • Develop and execute integration strategies and operating plans for acquired organizations.
  • Serve as the infrastructure workstream leader, ensuring successful project delivery and risk management.
  • Conduct comprehensive infrastructure due diligence assessments across various domains.
  • Evaluate organizational structures and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Lead the integration of engineering and operations teams into enterprise infrastructure.
  • Assess and rationalize operational processes and governance frameworks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance support.
  • Professional development opportunities and career growth.
  • Integration into a collaborative and innovative company culture.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Director - Mergers & Acquisitions Infrastructure Integration

Position Summary

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Infrastructure Integration Leader is responsible for leading the successful assessment, absorption, integration, and transformation of infrastructure engineering and operations organizations acquired through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic business transactions. This leader serves as the primary infrastructure integration executive, ensuring acquired teams, technologies, processes, and platforms are effectively evaluated, streamlined, and integrated into the enterprise operating model.

This highly visible and transformative role focuses on accelerating value realization through the integration of people, processes, and technology while preserving critical business operations and minimizing disruption. The leader partners closely with M&A Program Management, Enterprise Infrastructure & Technology Platform teams, Cybersecurity, Architecture, and Business stakeholders to define and execute integration strategies that align acquired organizations to the enterprise end-state vision.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Integration Leadership
  • Lead infrastructure integration activities for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and strategic transactions from due diligence through post-close execution.
  • Develop and execute integration strategies, roadmaps, and operating plans that accelerate the transition of acquired organizations into the enterprise.
  • Serve as the infrastructure workstream leader, partnering with M&A teams to ensure successful project delivery, risk management, milestone achievement, and value realization.


Due Diligence & Assessment
  • Conduct comprehensive infrastructure due diligence assessments covering networks, cloud platforms, data centers, workplace technologies, telecommunications, security, operations, engineering organizations, vendor relationships, and support models.
  • Evaluate organizational structures, operating models, technical debt, platform redundancy, and process maturity to identify consolidation, optimization, and synergy opportunities.
  • Provide executive-level recommendations regarding technology rationalization, workforce integration, operating model alignment, investment requirements, and integration priorities.


People Integration & Organizational Transformation
  • Lead the integration of engineering and operations teams from acquired organizations into enterprise infrastructure and technology organizations.
  • Partner with Infrastructure and Technology Platform leaders to define end-state organizational designs, role alignment, workforce strategies, and operational responsibilities.
  • Establish clear communication, change management, and talent retention strategies that support business continuity while creating a unified culture and operating model.
  • Foster collaboration and engagement across newly integrated teams to accelerate productivity and organizational effectiveness.


Process Integration & Operational Excellence
  • Assess and rationalize operational processes, governance frameworks, service management practices, and support models.
  • Drive standardization of infrastructure operational procedures, service delivery models, change management practices, and engineering processes.
  • Align acquired organizations to enterprise standards, controls, compliance requirements, and operational performance expectations.


Technology Integration & Modernization
  • Develop technology integration and rationalization strategies across infrastructure platforms, tools, systems, and services.
  • Lead decisions regarding platform consolidation, technology modernization, cloud adoption, network integration, and operational tool standardization.
  • Partner with Architecture, Security, Engineering, and Operations leaders to establish the future-state technology roadmap and migration strategy.
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate redundancy, reduce complexity, improve supportability, and lower operating costs while enhancing reliability and scalability.


Enterprise Partnership & Collaboration
  • Act as a strategic partner to Enterprise Infrastructure, Technology Platform, Security, Architecture, and Business leaders in defining integration priorities and future-state capabilities.
  • Collaborate with peer leaders to determine end-state organizational structures, governance models, ownership boundaries, and operational accountability.
  • Build strong partnerships across technology and business functions to ensure alignment on integration objectives, timelines, and business outcomes.


Leadership Expectations
  • Proven ability to lead complex organizational and technology transformations.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
  • Demonstrated expertise integrating engineering and operations organizations while balancing business continuity, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate people, process, and technology holistically to drive long-term enterprise value.
  • Results-oriented leader capable of rapidly assessing environments, establishing priorities, and executing integrations at scale.


Success Measures
  • Successful integration of acquired infrastructure organizations and technologies.
  • Achievement of synergy, simplification, and modernization objectives.
  • Accelerated onboarding and productivity of acquired engineering and operations teams.
  • Reduction of technology duplication, operational complexity, and support costs.
  • Establishment of a unified, scalable, and sustainable enterprise infrastructure operating model.


Minimum Qualification & Business Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; typically 13+ years of professional experience with 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, and people-management responsibilities.
  • Experience directing complex operations across multiple sub-functions or geographic locations, with accountability for large budgets and enterprise performance.
  • Demonstrated success leading transformation programs, vendor portfolios, and cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
  • Proven ability to develop senior leaders, shape organizational strategy, and influence executive-level decision-making.


Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

Relocation assistance / allowance is not budgeted for this position

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

$174,800 - $291,400

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McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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