Principal Solution Architect, Supply Chain

McKesson • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative and scalable supply chain solutions for McKesson. This role will be critical in driving digital transformation and optimizing our supply chain operations through strategic technology architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT solution architecture, with at least 5 years specifically focused on supply chain management (SCM) systems.
• Proven experience leading the architecture and implementation of large-scale, complex supply chain solutions across various domains (e.g., procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, demand planning).
• Extensive experience with modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, cloud-native) and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Demonstrated experience with leading SCM software suites (e.g., SAP SCM, Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder, Manhattan Associates) and their integration.
• Strong background in data architecture, data modeling, and data integration techniques within a supply chain context.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes, industry best practices, and emerging trends.
• Proficiency in architectural modeling tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, ArchiMate).
• Strong knowledge of API design principles, integration patterns, and security best practices.
• Experience with various databases (relational, NoSQL) and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture Leadership: Define and own the technical architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap for supply chain solutions, aligning with McKesson's overall enterprise architecture and business objectives.
• Solution Design & Development: Lead the end-to-end design of complex, large-scale supply chain solutions, including evaluating technology options, defining integration strategies, and ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices.
• Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders, product managers, enterprise architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions.
• Technology Evaluation & Selection: Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, platforms, and tools that can enhance McKesson's supply chain capabilities and drive competitive advantage.
• Performance & Scalability Optimization: Ensure designed solutions meet high standards of performance, scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with solution design and implementation, proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Documentation & Communication: Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including technical specifications, design patterns, and standards. Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal