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Director, Network Systems Engineering
Current Need
McKesson is seeking a Director of Network Systems Engineering to lead the execution and delivery of enterprise network services that support our critical healthcare operations. This roleis responsible forleading network engineering and delivery teams, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable connectivity across offices, distribution centers, data centers, and cloud environments. The Director partners closely withcrossfunctionaltechnology and business teams to deliverhighqualitynetwork solutions aligned with McKesson’s standards, financial goals, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead network engineering and delivery teams responsible for enterprise connectivity services.
Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise LAN, WAN, SDWAN, wireless, and cloud connectivity solutions.
Ensure network initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal impacttobusiness operations.
Own operational performance for network services, including availability, performance, incident response, and change execution.
Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance network reliability and delivery efficiency.
Manage networkoperatingand capital budgets, including forecasting, cost controls, and variance management.
Partner with vendors and service providers to ensure service quality, SLA compliance, and cost optimization.
Identifyand mitigate delivery, operational, and technology risks; escalate issues with clear recommendations.
Collaborate closely with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Infrastructure Operations, and Business stakeholders.
Build, coach, and develophighperformingtechnical leaders and engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in network engineering, infrastructure, or related technology domains.
Qualifications:-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Significant experienceleading enterprise network engineering or infrastructure delivery teams in large, complex environments.
Strong working knowledge of modern network technologies, including SDWAN, campus/branch networking, wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and largescale infrastructure programs.
Strong communicationand leadership skills with the ability to partner effectively across technical and nontechnical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
Experience with large site refresh programs, M&A integrations, or enterprise standardization initiatives.
Relevant industry certifications or advanceddegree.
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
$139,400 - $232,400McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
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McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
- McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
- McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
- McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.