Senior Manager, WMS SW Development & Modernization

McKesson•Irving, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKesson is seeking a Senior Manager, WMS SW Development and Modernization to lead multiple engineering teams responsible for critical enterprise applications on IBM i (AS400) platforms. This leader will drive software development strategy, modernization initiatives, engineering excellence, and delivery of scalable business solutions while supporting McKesson's digital transformation objectives. The role combines people leadership, technical strategy, modern software engineering practices, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will guide the evolution of legacy applications using modular RPG, API-driven architecture, automated testing, Agile methodologies, and emerging AI-enabled development practices.

Requirements

9+ years of software engineering experience, including 1+ year leading engineers, technical teams, or engineering managers.
Experience leading application development or modernization efforts on IBM i (AS400) platforms.
Hands-on knowledge of RPG IV, free-form RPG, modular RPG, CL, and enterprise software development practices.
Experience designing or delivering APIs, integrations, or service-oriented solutions.
Experience leading Agile software development teams and software delivery programs.
Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and application lifecycle management.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S, now or in the future, without assistance or support from McKesson.

Nice To Haves

Experience modernizing legacy business applications and monolithic systems.
Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud integration patterns.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing, and quality engineering frameworks.
Familiarity with digital platforms and enterprise modernization strategies.
Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and large-scale technology investments.
Exposure to healthcare, distribution, supply chain, or highly regulated industries.
Experience with AI-enabled software development tools, code generation, code review automation, or application modernization accelerators.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead software engineering teams responsible for enterprise applications on IBM i (AS400) platforms – mainly in the Warehouse Management Space.
Define and execute application modernization strategies, including modular RPG development, API enablement, and legacy system transformation.
Drive delivery of high-quality software solutions using Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps, align investments, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Establish engineering standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to improve quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
Evaluate emerging technologies and digital platforms to support innovation and long-term technology strategy.
Manage engineering managers and technical teams, including workforce planning, coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Leverage AI-assisted development capabilities and modernization approaches to improve developer productivity and accelerate business value.