Principal Solution Architect, Enterprise Integration

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. Key Responsibilities 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 work‑related 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 Top10 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. Additional Qualifications Proven ownership of enterprise standards and governance, including exception management and organization‑wide quality assurance. Demonstrated leadership of mission‑critical transformations—from capability strategy and roadmap through execution and optimization—in regulated or complex environments. Experience representing architecture in executive and external forums, influencing technology direction, partnerships, and industry practices. Compensation 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. Our Base Pay Range for this position $170,900 - $284,900 Equal Employment Opportunity McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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