Lead M&A Expert

McKesson•Mississauga, ON

2d•$122,100 - $162,800

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)