Strategic Enterprise Architect: AI, Cloud & Governance

McKesson’s Corporate; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an experienced enterprise/solution architect to lead architecture reviews and guide technology decisions across diverse domains. You will collaborate with delivery, engineering, security, cloud, and operations teams to mitigate risks and shape enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes governance, scalability, and alignment with organizational objectives, leveraging AI insights where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, engineering, infrastructure, or related technology roles.
• Experience leading architecture reviews and guiding technical decisions across diverse technology domains.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, cloud platforms, integrations, security, infrastructure, and operational support models.
• Experience working with delivery teams, engineering teams, and technology leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture review board reviews and provide architectural guidance for enterprise technology initiatives.
• Partner with application, infrastructure, security, cloud, and operations teams to evaluate solution designs and technology decisions.
• Identify architectural, operational, security, and supportability risks and provide mitigationRecommendations.
• Consult with project teams throughout the solution lifecycle, from design through implementation and operation.
• Develop and maintain technology standards, architectural patterns, and governance processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations on adoption and enterprise fit.
• Review proposed architectures for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor on technology decisions.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI technologies

Governance

Delivery collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes

Terraform / IaC

Job description

McKesson is seeking an experienced enterprise/solution architect to lead architecture reviews and guide technology decisions across diverse domains. You will collaborate with delivery, engineering, security, cloud, and operations teams to mitigate risks and shape enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes governance, scalability, and alignment with organizational objectives, leveraging AI insights where applicable.