Senior Engineering Leader - Data & Platform Strategy

McKesson’s Corporate; Cork; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

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Total Rewards package

Job summary

McKesson seeks an Engineering Sr. Manager (M3) to lead multiple engineering teams and drive strategic initiatives aligning with McKesson’s IT vision.

You will oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery of roadmaps and major programs, ensuring innovation and adherence to regulatory requirements. As a senior technical advisor to executives, you will shape architectural approaches, manage budgets, forecast resources, and foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance across

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of engineering practices, system design, and modern development frameworks.
• Understanding of governance, compliance, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional programs and advise senior leaders.
• Strong communication and storytelling for exec reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee cross‑functional engineering projects with risk management and quality standards.
• Establish governance, ensure compliance, and lead audits and improvements.
• Direct managers to translate strategy into operational plans and measurable goals.
• Drive innovation and optimize engineering workflows across teams.
• Provide SME leadership on critical issues and long‑term remediation plans.
• Evaluate investments, optimize tech spend, and manage vendor partnerships.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and major engineering contracts.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Executive communication

Azure data platform

Databricks

Python/SQL

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Cosmos DB

Databricks

Job description

McKesson seeks an Engineering Sr. Manager (M3) to lead multiple engineering teams and drive strategic initiatives aligning with McKesson’s IT vision.

You will oversee planning, prioritization, and delivery of roadmaps and major programs, ensuring innovation and adherence to regulatory requirements. As a senior technical advisor to executives, you will shape architectural approaches, manage budgets, forecast resources, and foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance across