Principal Director, M&A IT Integration & Technology Transformation

McKesson; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 209,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Principal, M&A IT Integration & Technology Transformation to lead technology strategy, due diligence, and integration planning for complex transactions across ERP, Finance, and HR tech domains.

The role partners with executive stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, identify value creation initiatives, and ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses. Travel up to 25% and hybrid work are required.

Qualifications

• 13+ years in technology program management, M&A integrations or enterprise transformation.
• Experience leading IT due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, or carve-outs.
• Strong experience with enterprise ERP platforms, Finance and HR Technology.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale integration or separation plans.
• Stakeholder management with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and technology teams.
• Financial analysis, business case development, synergy identification, and investment planning.
• Risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
• Develop integration and separation roadmaps and execution plans for complex transactions.
• Lead ERP, Finance and HR technology due diligence, assess landscapes, data dependencies, and risks.
• Define and manage ERP/Finance integration workstreams across pre-close to full integration.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Cybersecurity, HR and leaders to define targets and value creation.
• Build executive-level presentations; communicate status, risks, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Establish governance structures and integration management processes.
• Identify and manage transaction-related technology, operational, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks.
• Drive post-close integration and synergy realization to achieve objectives.

Skills

IT integration

M&A IT due diligence

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Risk management

Executive communication

Enterprise ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP platforms

Finance & HR tech

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.

About the Role

McKesson is seeking a Principal, M&A IT Integration & Technology Transformation to lead the technology strategy, due diligence, integration planning, and execution of complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and carve-outs for ERP, Finance and HR technologies. This role partners closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, finance teams, and technology organizations to evaluate acquisition opportunities, identify value creation initiatives, and ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in M&A transactions, enterprise technology integration, financial analysis, synergy realization, and risk management within highly complex organizations.

What You'll Do

• Lead Enterprise Application related activities in IT due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments.
• Develop integration and separation strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans for complex transactions.
• Lead ERP, Finance and HR technology due diligence activities, including assessment of target application landscapes, process fit, integration complexity, data dependencies, technical debt, vendor contracts, resource requirements, and integration risks.
• Define and manage the ERP and Finance Technology integration workstream plan across pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, early integration, transformation, and full integration phases
• Partner with Finance, Corporate Development, Legal, Cybersecurity, HR, and business leaders to define synergy targets and value creation initiatives.
• Build executive-level presentations and communicate transaction status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Establish governance structures, integration management processes, and decision-making frameworks.
• Identify and manage transaction-related technology, operational, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks.
• Drive post-close integration execution and synergy realization to achieve business objectives.

Basic Requirements

• 13+ years of experience in technology program management, M&A integrations, corporate development support, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading IT due diligence efforts for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, or carve-out transactions.
• Strong experience with enterprise ERP platforms, Finance and HR Technology.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale integration or separation plans.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with executive leadership, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and technology teams.
• Experience performing financial analysis, business case development, synergy identification, and investment planning.
• Experience developing risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and governance frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience managing multiple concurrent M&A transactions within Fortune 500 organizations.
• Knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, and data management environments.
• Experience supporting transaction lifecycle activities from diligence through post-close integration.
• Familiarity with TSA planning, Day 1 readiness, Day 100 planning, and carve-out execution.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci, or equivalent.
• Healthcare, healthcare technology, pharmaceutical, or distribution industry experience preferred.

Travel, Location & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% based on transaction and integration needs.
• Hybrid work arrangement with periodic onsite participation for executive meetings, transaction planning workshops, and integration activities.

Standard office environment with extended periods of computer use and virtual collaboration.

Working Conditions

Flex & Connect work model with a requirement to be in the office two (2) days per week.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$149,600 - $199,500

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