Senior Director, IT Programs

Company: MCKESSON
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Job Title: Senior Director - IT Programs

Work Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid role)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director of IT Programs to manage and drive complex, cross-functional initiatives that integrate emerging technologies with business strategies with strong business acumen. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader capable of translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps and delivering impactful change across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of strategic thinking, driving transformative change through influence, technological fluency, and hands-on program management expertise.

Critical Skills Required:

• Develop and communicate a comprehensive vision and strategy for IT programs that align with McKesson's business objectives.
• Extensive expertise in schedule cost and value tracking, with a keen focus on these areas
  
• Proven track record in managing and mentoring a team of 6-8 project managers.
  
• Primarily involved in business engagement and operations.
  
• Demonstrates strong executive presence, frequently collaborating with stakeholders.
  
• Skilled in simplifying complex concepts and communicating them effectively in business terms.
  
• Experience in navigating and succeeding within large matrix organizations.
  
• Functions as an extension of the business team, rather than a central IT member.
  
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  
  Leadership & Strategy:
  
  • Develop and communicate a comprehensive vision and strategy for IT programs that align with McKesson's business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the program management team and across departments.
  • Work closely with executives and senior leaders to ensure alignment and integration of strategic initiatives within the program.
    
    Program Management:
    
    • Lead enterprise-level transformation programs from inception through execution and handoff to support, aligning stakeholders across business and technology teams.
    • Define program strategy, operating models, success metrics, and governance structures for high-visibility initiatives.
    • Oversee the end-to-end program lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
      
      Stakeholder Engagement:
      
      • Partner with technology, business, and finance teams to integrate emerging technologies, platforms, and vendor partners that accelerate innovation
      • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
      • Present program updates, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
        
        Risk & Change Management:
        
        • Navigate ambiguity, risk, and change with agility, ensuring proactive mitigation and course correction for program success.
        • Oversee change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new strategies and technologies across the organization.
          
          Qualifications:
          
          • Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Information Technology or Engineering or Computer Science, or related field;
          • 12+ years of progressive experience in program management, strategy consulting, or innovation leadership in large, complex organizations.
          • Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional programs that deliver business and technical outcomes.
          • Deep understanding of digital transformation, emerging technologies, and their application in real-world business environments.
          • Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
          • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
          • PMP, PgMP, or similar certification is a plus.
            
            Travel requirements: 10% quarterly (as needed)
            
            Relocation is not budgeted for this role
            
            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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
            
            Our Base Pay Range for this position
            
            $166,000 - $276,600
            
            McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
            
            McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
            
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