Director, Intelligent Platforms

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.

Summary (Purpose of job):         The Director   (M4)   provides strategic leadership across multiple teams or disciplines within a business unit, integrating operations, shaping long‑range plans, and ensuring execution against organizational goals. This role develops and implements functional or geographic strategies, directs cross‑functional teams, and deploys resources to meet evolving business needs. It oversees major initiatives, operational plans, and budgets, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, regulatory expectations, and performance objectives. The Director manages complex conflicts, leads succession planning, and develops high‑potential leaders through targeted coaching and mentorship.   Serving as a senior advisor, the Director influences decision‑making across the enterprise and partners with Sr. Directors, VPs, and business leaders to drive integrated strategic outcomes. The role strengthens governance, enhances workflows, and champions continuous improvement across operations. It manages external vendors and partners, oversees performance appraisals and compensation decisions, and ensures teams are structured, resourced, and aligned to deliver high‑quality, scalable results that advance McKesson’s long‑term objectives .       Key Responsibilities :        Direct development and execution of functional strategies, aligning departmental priorities with enterprise business goals.   Lead cross‑functional planning and implementation of programs, tools, and technologies that enhance operational effectiveness.   Oversee integrated project portfolios, collaborating with Sr. Managers and Directors to ensure consistent delivery and risk mitigation.   Provide leadership for governance activities, shaping standards, performance measures, and compliance expectations across the function.   Optimize processes, operations, and service performance through continuous improvement, analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making.   Manage budgets, forecasts, and investment priorities; drive year‑over‑year cost improvements and financial stewardship.   Oversee vendor strategy, contract alignment, and service‑level performance, serving as relationship owner when required.   Lead organizational planning, workforce design, talent development, and succession planning across multiple teams.   Provide change‑leadership guidance, ensuring communication, resource readiness, and adoption of transformation initiatives.   Serve as a thought leader by analyzing trends, developing strategic recommendations, and advising senior leadership on emerging opportunities .       Minimum Job Qualifications   (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) :       Advanced knowledge of functional operations, program management, governance, and strategic planning for large‑scale enterprise environments.   Strong understanding of financial management, operational controls, and performance measurement frameworks.   Ability to lead multi‑team delivery portfolios and consult as a senior adviser to executives, peer Directors, and cross‑functional leaders.   Expertise in change leadership, organizational design, and workforce strategy.   Advanced communication and executive‑level storytelling skills for presenting insights, recommendations, and strategic direction.   Demonstrated ability