Lead Product Owner - Quality & Maps

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Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as the strategic technology partner for Quality and MAPs business leaders across Supply Chain Operations.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business objectives and enterprise technology priorities.
• Provide consultative leadership regarding business capabilities, technology investments, and digital transformation opportunities.
• Drive alignment between business needs and technology capabilities to maximize value realization and operational effectiveness.
• Advocate for Quality and MAPs priorities while balancing enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements.

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Lead identification, analysis, prioritization, and documentation of complex business requirements for strategic initiatives and programs.
• Manage product backlogs, roadmaps, and delivery priorities to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver integrated business solutions.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle management, including planning, development, implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure solutions meet customer needs, enterprise architectural standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive awareness and understanding of Quality and MAPs business functions across McKesson Technology.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple technology teams to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines.
• Facilitate decision-making among diverse stakeholder groups and resolve competing priorities.
• Lead governance discussions and provide executive-level updates regarding roadmap progress, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Program & Portfolio Management

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives supporting Quality and Supply Chain operations.
• Manage project resources, budgets, timelines, and delivery milestones.
• Monitor product performance, adoption metrics, and business outcomes.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for automation and innovation.

Risk, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and quality management guidelines.
• Partner with Quality teams to support regulatory requirements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology implementations and business process changes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Typically requires 10+ years of progressive experience in product management, business systems analysis, supply chain technology, ERP platforms, or related technology leadership roles.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders and driving technology-enabled transformation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of supply chain systems and business processes.
• Expertise with enterprise ERP platforms, preferably SAP.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes, including:
  • Order Management
  • Transportation Planning
  • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  • Distribution Operations
  • Inventory Management
• Experience translating complex business requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Understanding of how infrastructure, platforms, cloud services, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture support business applications.
• Strong product management, roadmap development, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Experience working within Agile and hybrid delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience supporting regulated environments within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with analytics, reporting, and business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance and master data management concepts.
• Experience supporting supply chain quality, compliance, or distribution operations.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Customer & Business Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration & Partnership
• Communication & Influence
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Planning & Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Execution Excellence
• Outcome-Oriented Leadership

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

$136,300 - $227,100

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