Engineering Manager Platform Engineering

Engineering Manager Platform Engineering

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.

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CoverMyMeds is a healthcare technology company based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to improving medication access and affordability. As a subsidiary of McKesson Corporation, it develops innovative software solutions that streamline the prescription process, reduce delays in therapy, and connect stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystemincluding providers, pharmacists, payers, and patients. Through a combination of data-driven technology and human expertise, CoverMyMeds helps millions of people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives.

The Engineering Manager will lead a team of software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining foundational systems that support seamless integration, data exchange, and user experience across multiple business units and applications. This role requires a strong background in software development, team leadership, and a passion for building scalable, reliable platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of full-time and contract engineers in designing, developing, and testing platform features and services.

Drive end-to-end software delivery, including development, testing, and deployment.

Align initiatives and timelines with engineering and platform teams to meet strategic goals.

Implement Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver engineering and AI capabilities aligned with product strategy.

Provide mentorship and career development support to team members.

Conduct performance reviews and support career pathing aligned with McKesson's framework.

Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices into development processes.

Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Partner with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic objectives.

Ensure engineering teams have the tools, access, and skills needed for success.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 6+ years of professional experience and 0-2 years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Critical Skills

7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years managing engineering teams.

Experience managing onshore/offshore contractor and scrum teams.

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

Solid understanding of data modeling; FHIR experience is a plus.

Experience with platform engineering, integration frameworks, cloud architecture, and scalable design.

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Experience with Azure infrastructure and services.

Background in/exposure to AI engineering, including model development and deployment.

Proven ability to lead organizational change and coach other leaders.

Ability to align technical and product OKRs and foster architectural vision.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $104,900 - $174,800

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.