Senior Manager, WMS Modernization & AI-Driven Delivery

McKesson Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Manager, WMS SW Development and Modernization to lead engineering teams responsible for enterprise applications on IBM i (AS400) platforms. This role drives modernization, strategy, and delivery of scalable business solutions aligned with McKesson's digital transformation objectives.

The position combines people leadership, technical strategy, and modern software practices, including API-enabled architectures, automated testing, Agile, and AI-enabled development

Qualifications

• 9+ years in software engineering, including 1+ year leading engineers or engineering managers.
• Experience leading application development or modernization on IBM i (AS400).
• Hands-on knowledge of RPG IV, free-form RPG, modular RPG, CL, and enterprise software development practices.
• Experience designing or delivering APIs, integrations, or service-oriented solutions.
• Experience leading Agile software development teams and software delivery programs.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and application lifecycle management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering teams responsible for enterprise applications on IBM i (AS400) platforms - mainly in the Warehouse Management Space.
• Define and execute application modernization strategies, including modular RPG development, API enablement, and legacy system transformation.
• Drive delivery of high-quality software solutions using Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing practices.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps, align investments, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Establish engineering standards, governance processes, and performance metrics to improve quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and digital platforms to support innovation and long-term technology strategy.
• Manage engineering managers and technical teams, including workforce planning, coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
• Leverage AI-assisted development capabilities and modernization approaches to improve developer productivity and accelerate business value.

Skills

People leadership

IBM i AS400

RPG IV / RPG

API design

Agile software development

CI / CD

DevOps practices

AI-enabled development

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Eng

Tools

CI/CD tools

Automation testing

REST APIs

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Senior Manager, WMS SW Development and Modernization to lead engineering teams responsible for enterprise applications on IBM i (AS400) platforms. This role drives modernization, strategy, and delivery of scalable business solutions aligned with McKesson's digital transformation objectives.

The position combines people leadership, technical strategy, and modern software practices, including API-enabled architectures, automated testing, Agile, and AI-enabled development