Principal Enterprise Architect - Irving
Core
Lead enterprise architecture reviews and steer technical decisions for McKesson's healthcare supply chain and distribution platforms.
Role type
Principal Enterprise Architect
Builds
Enterprise technology initiatives, solution designs, and architectural governance processes for medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
Domain
Healthcare / Supply Chain / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise architecture, solution architecture, cloud platforms, integrations, security, infrastructure, operational support models, emerging AI technologies, stakeholder influence, technical decision steering
Preferred skills
Architecture review board leadership, production/operational readiness governance, DevOps practices, observability, large-scale distribution platforms, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, IaC/Terraform, IT operational processes, technology standards creation, regulated environment experience
Technologies
AI, Cloud, DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, Security, Network
Responsibilities
Lead architecture review board sessions and provide architectural guidance for enterprise technology initiatives; Partner with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to assess solution designs and technology choices; Identify architectural, operational, security, and supportability risks and recommend mitigation approaches; Consult with project teams throughout the solution lifecycle from initial design through implementation and operational handoff; Develop and maintain technology standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes; Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on their adoption and fit for the enterprise; Review proposed architectures for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise objectives; Prepare and present architectural recommendations, readiness assessments, and governance findings to leadership and governance forums