McKesson

Sr. Director, Engineering Manager- Agent & Supervisor

McKesson$151K — $201K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 13+ years of professional experience, including 6+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven leadership in managing engineering teams in CCaaS or equivalent technologies.
  • Deep understanding of CCaaS platforms like Five9 and Genesys.
  • Experience in multi-platform engineering environments across platform lifecycles.
  • Applied experience with AI tools and principles in engineering processes.
  • Strong skills in talent development and cultivating high-performing teams.
  • Proficiency in Agile/DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the engineering team for CCaaS and telephony platforms.
  • Drive maturity in engineering practices and establish technical standards.
  • Own capacity planning and resource allocation across platform portfolios.
  • Manage transitions across platform lifecycles, ensuring knowledge transfer.
  • Coordinate with solution architects on technical standards and strategy.
  • Ensure delivery quality and velocity across all development efforts.
  • Manage vendor relationships to align with service strategy.
  • Champion AI-enabled practices to enhance engineering efficiency.
  • Foster an engineering culture that prioritizes talent retention and development.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with 2 days in the office per week.
  • Commitment to a strong developer experience and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Investment in talent development and high-performing cultures.
  • Opportunity to engage in AI-driven engineering practices.
Full Job Description

Position Summary (Purpose of job):  

The Sr. Director of Engineering Management - Agent & Supervisor Experience is responsible for building, leading, and developing the Engineering team that delivers McKesson's CCaaS platform capabilities, workforce optimization integrations, and enterprise telephony services. This role leads engineers working across multiple contact center platforms including Five9, Genesys, and Verint, managing a portfolio that spans platforms with active investment, platforms in maintenance, and platforms being decommissioned. The position requires leadership across the full platform lifecycle - from capability development through operational support and platform transitions.

This leader is accountable for team performance, talent development, hiring, engineering practice maturity, and capacity planning. The Sr. Director manages the complex dynamics of a multi-platform engineering portfolio, ensuring delivery velocity across all platforms while managing workforce transitions as the technology landscape evolves. By championing AI-enabled engineering practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and ensuring security and compliance standards are embedded in engineering workflows, this leader ensures the agent and supervisor experience engineering function meets the demands of both transformation execution and steady-state service operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  •   Lead and develop the CCaaS platform and telephony engineering team, managing performance, career development, hiring, and talent retention across multiple platform domains 
  • Drive engineering practice maturity across contact center platforms, establishing standards for routing logic configuration, IVR development, omnichannel implementation, workforce management integration, and quality management 
  • Own capacity planning and resource allocation across the platform portfolio, balancing investment priorities with operational needs and transformation delivery demands 
  •   Manage platform lifecycle transitions, including the development of new platform capabilities, maintenance of existing platforms, and orderly decommissioning of legacy systems with effective knowledge transfer and workforce redeployment 
  • Coordinate with solution architects on platform architecture, technical standards, and platform evolution strategy to ensure engineering execution aligns with the service roadmap 
  • Ensure delivery velocity and quality across the full platform portfolio, maintaining engineering rigor whether the team is building new capabilities, maintaining existing systems, or executing platform transitions 
  • Manage vendor engineering relationships, ensuring platform capabilities, support, and roadmaps align with McKesson's contact center service strategy 
  • Champion the adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices across the team, including AI copilots for development, automated testing, and intelligent workflow acceleration 
  • Foster an engineering culture that attracts and retains top talent through investment in developer experience, technical community building, and continuous learning opportunities 
  • Ensure engineering practices meet McKesson's security, compliance, and regulatory requirements, embedding security-by-design principles into development workflows and platform configurations 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 13+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: General Office Demands, We are Flex and Connect with 2 days a week in office

CRITICAL SKILLS

  • Proven leadership experience building and managing engineering teams of 5+ engineers in CCaaS platform engineering, contact center technology, or enterprise application development 
  • Strong understanding of CCaaS platforms (Five9, Genesys, or equivalent) including routing logic, IVR, omnichannel, workforce management, and quality management capabilities 
  • Experience managing multi-platform engineering environments including platform capability development, maintenance, and decommissioning across different lifecycle stages 
  •  Extensive experience leading engineering teams responsible for CCaaS platform engineering, contact center technology, or enterprise communications platforms. 
  • Applied AI fluency - active use of AI assistants (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT) and engineering automation tools, with demonstrated ability to drive AI adoption across engineering teams to improve velocity and quality 
  • Strong talent development skills including hiring, performance management, career pathing, and building high-performing engineering cultures with strong developer experience 
  • Experience with Agile/DevOps engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering performance metrics  

 

NICE TO HAVE

  • Knowledge of contact center architecture patterns, integration with CRM systems, workforce optimization platforms, and enterprise telephony infrastructure
  • Understanding of security and compliance requirements in regulated industries, with experience embedding security practices into engineering workflows 
  • Experience managing platform transitions and technology lifecycle management in enterprise environments. 
  • Experience in healthcare technology or other regulated industries is preferred. 

Candidate must be authorized to work in the Canada, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

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

$151,200 - $201,600

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

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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