Senior Director, Software Development and Engineering

McKesson•Atlanta, GA

19h•Remote

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. As the Senior Director of Software Development and Engineering for Specialty Access and Affordability Solutions, you will lead multiple development teams responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions for this groundbreaking initiative. You will be accountable for the technical direction, delivery, and long-term strategy of our enterprise-level applications, ensuring that they meet the needs of both internal stakeholders and external customers. Your leadership will drive both innovation and operational excellence while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will reside in the Columbus, OH, but we me may consider a well-qualified, fully remote candidate. At this time, we are not able to offer sponsorship for employment visas. This includes individuals currently on F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, or any other visa status that would require future sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and typically requires 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with at least 4+ years experience in a senior leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams
Proven experience architecting, designing, and delivering enterprise-level software applications, particularly in cloud environments with microservices architectures
Hands-on experience with technologies such as Java, Golang, ReactJS, Node.js, Angular, MVC frameworks (Spring, JSF), and event-driven architectures
Deep technical expertise in building scalable, distributed systems and leading teams in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build high-performing engineering organizations
Strong business acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, resources, and deliver on technical objectives in alignment with broader business goals
Expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFE, and continuous improvement processes
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives and customers
Expertise in modern technologies, such as machine learning, cloud computing, and mobile app development
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executives and customers

Nice To Haves

Experience managing software development for healthcare-related products or platforms is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Oversee and mentor engineering managers, director and teams across multiple product lines and business units, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices
Manage departmental sub-functions within broader organizational initiatives, contributing to long-term technical vision and operational success
Define, communicate, and enforce technology standards, methodologies, and best practices across the engineering organization
Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and policies for the engineering department, ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery
Lead the development and implementation of the technical strategy ensuring alignment with overall business goals for SAAS
Partnering with the CMM Principal Architect(s), design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise-level software applications, with a strong focus on cloud-based solutions, microservices, and event-driven streaming architectures
Ensure that all systems are designed with scalability and security at their core, leveraging modern technologies
Ensure that all software development is aligned with best practices, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and seamless integration with other enterprise systems
Proven experience designing and operating enterprise-scale, high-availability applications entirely on Microsoft Azure
Collaborate with product, operations, and executive teams to define product requirements, timelines, and delivery strategies
Interface regularly with executive stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and effective communication of technical solutions
Guide teams in delivering customer-facing applications that meet business requirements while driving operational efficiency and scalability
Champion Agile practices cross the software engineering teams, ensuring that teams are delivering high-quality software iteratively
Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to post-deployment support, ensuring that best practices are followed throughout
Identify and address operational inefficiencies, implementing process improvements to enhance team productivity and project delivery
Build and scale high-performing engineering teams by hiring, training, and mentoring engineers, managers, and technical leaders
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that teams are constantly evolving and growing their technical capabilities
Encourage cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing, promoting a strong technical culture across the organization