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.

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.

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Datacenter and Database is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the organization’s datacenter/colo facilities and database systems. This role involves ensuring the performance, security, and scalability of both physical infrastructure and database environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in dataceter and database management, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies. This role will report directly to the VP of Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for datacenter operations and database management that align with business goals and McKesson Technology (MT) strategy.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of datacenter / colo facilities to ensure high availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead the development and maintenance of database environments, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and security.
• Collaborate with MT cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions for both datacenter and database infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the cyber security team to ensure that infrastructure solutions comply with security standards and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and innovations in datacenter and database management, including cloud services.
• Develop and manage budgets for datacenter and database operations, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and alignment with financial goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) related to incidents or/and problem management cases.
• Participate in the development and implementation of McKesson disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure minimal downtime and data protection.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence aligned to McKesson’s i2Care and iLead values to ensure development and growth.

Education/Training :

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications in related areas preferred.

Minimal Requirements & Skills:

• Extensive experience (12+ years) in datacenter and database management.
• Strong knowledge of datacenter infrastructure and colocation services.
• Extensive experience with database management systems, such as Oracle, DB2 and SQL.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud services.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse team and drive operational excellence.
• Relevant certifications in IT infrastructure are a plus.
• Knowledge of datacenter consolidation and experience in migration to cloud.
• Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Please note that only candidates authorized to work in the US will be considered for this position. Sponsorship is not available.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please  click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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