Principal Enterprise Architect - Applications

Salary: $187,400 - 312,400 per year
Requirements:
We typically look for 13+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or business technology architecture. We seek 7+ years leading enterprise-scale transformation programs across complex application environments. We need 5+ years of architecture leadership across multiple business domains and enterprise platforms. We value proven experience influencing senior technology and business leaders in large organizations. We require deep expertise in designing enterprise application ecosystems and platform strategies. We expect 7+ years of experience architecting scalable data platforms, migration approaches, and integration solutions. We look for 5+ years of experience implementing SaaS-based enterprise solutions. We need 5+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise integration and API frameworks. We prefer experience across ERP, human capital management, CRM, supply chain, and IT service management platforms. We expect a strong understanding of cloud architecture and modernization practices. We value experience delivering AI-enabled automation, advanced analytics, and intelligent business solutions. We look for a demonstrated track record of defining and executing enterprise technology roadmaps. We require excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills. We prefer experience working in Agile and SAFe environments. TOGAF or an equivalent enterprise architecture certification is preferred. We require a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. A masters degree in a related discipline is preferred. Cloud architecture or related professional certification is preferred.
Responsibilities:
We represent the Enterprise Applications organization in the Enterprise Architecture Council and other governance forums. We define, maintain, and enforce architectural standards, principles, reference architectures, and best practices across enterprise applications. We lead cross-functional architecture reviews and design decisions to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. We create target-state architectures and technology roadmaps that support business and digital transformation goals. We work closely with business stakeholders and technology leaders to align application strategy with organizational objectives. We provide architectural direction for modernization, cloud adoption, AI-enabled automation, platform consolidation, and SaaS transformation. We ensure strong integration and interoperability across enterprise platforms and business capabilities. We assess emerging technologies and recommend options that improve business results, operational efficiency, and customer experience. We lead architecture across supply chain, finance, human resources, CRM, procurement, and contract lifecycle management domains. We design and govern cross-platform integrations involving SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and contract lifecycle management solutions. We establish architecture patterns, integration frameworks, API strategies, and data exchange standards. We ensure enterprise applications meet scalability, resilience, performance, compliance, and security expectations. We lead business capability mapping and end-to-end process architecture initiatives across functional areas. We partner with business and technology teams to define strategic technology roadmaps and investment priorities. We provide architecture oversight for transformation programs, cloud migrations, ERP initiatives, platform upgrades, and modernization efforts. We support portfolio prioritization through architecture assessments, technology rationalization, and solution evaluation. We establish governance processes so projects align with enterprise standards and strategic goals. We drive adoption of enterprise architecture methods, tools, and model-based architecture practices. We act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and executive stakeholders. We present architecture strategies, technology recommendations, and investment proposals to executive teams. We facilitate decision-making among technical and business stakeholders by balancing risk, cost, complexity, and business value. We influence strategic technology direction through data-driven recommendations and measurable outcomes.
Technologies:
AI API Architect Cloud CRM ERP Support SAP Salesforce Security ServiceNow TOGAF
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McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 healthcare company that helps make quality care more accessible and affordable through insights, products, and services that reach nearly every part of healthcare. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and bring new ideas as we shape the future of health for patients, communities, and our people. This Principal Enterprise Architect role is a senior, enterprise-wide position focused on enterprise application strategy, governance, and transformation across major platforms and business domains. We offer a competitive total rewards package, with a base pay range of $187,400 to $312,400, and may also provide bonus or long-term incentive opportunities. We support a traditional office environment with a hybrid work model as applicable, and the role may require up to 30% travel. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to inclusive hiring and fair employment practices.
last updated 30 week of 2026