Solution Architect, Master Data

McKesson; Cork; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Cork, Ireland seeks a senior data/solution architect to lead Master Data Management and Governance across material, vendor, and customer domains, designing scalable SAP S/4HANA and cloud solutions.

You will translate business goals into architectures, develop business cases, and drive large transformation programs while partnering with business, product, engineering, and external stakeholders to set standards and governance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in data architecture or solution architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Master Data processes and technologies.
• Experience in solution architecture for enterprise platforms and integrations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and at least one of SAP MDG or Master Data domains.
• Strong analytical skills and experience supporting business cases and decisions.
• Experience leading large transformation programs.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for Master Data Management and Master Data Governance solutions across material, vendor, and customer domains.
• Design scalable solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, BTP, AI-enabled capabilities, and cloud technologies.
• Translate business goals and process requirements into architectural designs.
• Develop business cases, decision materials, and architecture recommendations.
• Drive large transformation initiatives aligning architecture, governance, and delivery.
• Partner with business, product, engineering, and external stakeholders to define standards and patterns.
• Establish data governance practices including metadata, lineage, quality controls, and secure access.
• Evaluate technologies and support proofs of concept; balance value, cost, and risk.

Skills

Data architecture

Solution architecture

Data governance

Cloud technologies

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP MDG

SAP Material Master Data

SAP Vendor Master Data

SAP Customer Master Data

BTP

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. 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.

What You'll Do

• Lead architecture for Master Data Management and Master Data Governance solutions across material, vendor, and customer domains
• Design scalable solution architecture for SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, BTP, AI-enabled capabilities, and cloud technologies
• Translate business goals and process requirements into conceptual, logical, and solution architecture designs
• Develop business cases, decision materials, and architecture recommendations using sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
• Drive large transformation initiatives by aligning architecture, governance, process design, and delivery execution
• Partner with business, product, engineering, and external stakeholders to define standards, integration patterns, and reusable assets
• Establish data governance practices including metadata, lineage, quality controls, and secure access aligned with enterprise and compliance requirements
• Evaluate technologies, support proofs of concept, and recommend solutions that balance business value, scalability, cost, and risk.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in data architecture, solution architecture, data engineering, enterprise applications, or closely related roles
• Hands-on experience with Master Data processes and technologies
• Experience in solution architecture for enterprise platforms and integrations
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and at least one of the following: SAP MDG, Material Master Data, Vendor Master Data, Customer Master Data, BTP
• Strong analytical skills with experience building or supporting business cases, architecture decisions, or transformation recommendations
• Experience leading or materially contributing to large transformation programs
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Consulting experience in business process transformation, enterprise strategy, or operating model design
• Experience in regulated environments with strong security, compliance, and governance expectations
• Knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid data platforms, integration patterns, and architecture standards
• Experience with AI, cloud platform services, data modeling, and enterprise data quality practices
• Ability to create architecture roadmaps, diagrams, standards, and executive-ready decision materials
• Strong cross-functional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.

At McKesson, we care about the well‑being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. 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

€56,600 - €94,400