
Sr. Manager, DC Expansion
McKesson · Irving, TX
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- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- Irving, TX
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Sr. Manager, DC Expansion
McKesson · Irving, TX
Jordan Ellis
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Job highlights
- Lead complex DC expansion programs and initiatives.
- Manage cross-functional teams and delivery pipelines.
- Define departmental goals, KPIs, and standards.
- Oversee budgets, vendor partnerships, and strategic investments.
- Develop future delivery leaders and foster inclusion.
About the role
About McKesson
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 Title: Sr. Manager, DC Expansion
Position Summary
The Sr. Manager (DC Expansion) leads managers, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams within a specialized DC / warehouse functional area to ensure high‑quality execution of complex programs and initiatives. This role oversees planning, prioritization, and operational management of multiple delivery pipelines, ensuring alignment with McKesson’s organizational strategy, business priorities, and performance expectations. It defines departmental delivery goals, KPIs, and standards while monitoring progress and resolving delivery challenges. The Sr. Manager builds long‑range resource plans, delivery forecasts, and performance frameworks that guide execution excellence. The role collaborates closely with business partners, IT leadership, and other delivery functions to enable seamless end‑to‑end delivery and integration across teams. It fosters continuous improvement through standardization of methodologies, governance, and process enhancements. With ownership of departmental budgets, vendor partnerships, and strategic investments, the Sr. Manager ensures disciplined execution, operational scalability, and long‑term capability growth. Emphasizing leadership excellence, the role develops future delivery leaders and cultivates a trust‑based, inclusive environment that drives performance and accountability.Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of delivery strategies and operational plans supporting organizational goals and business outcomes.
- Oversee planning and delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring progress, quality, and alignment with strategic priorities.
- Set departmental KPIs, standards, and performance expectations; monitor delivery metrics and intervene when risks arise.
- Establish and enforce delivery governance structures, policies, and compliance requirements across teams.
- Direct managers in resource planning, capacity management, and workforce optimization to support multiple delivery streams.
- Drive adoption of delivery methodologies, tools, and continuous improvement practices to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead risk management activities—identify dependencies, assess impacts, and implement mitigation strategies across initiatives.
- Optimize vendor partnerships, oversee technology investments, and evaluate solution effectiveness to maximize business value.
- Oversee departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance; approve expenditures and provide financial insights to leadership.
- Develop leadership talent through coaching, mentorship, succession planning, and ongoing capability development.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Intermediate expertise in delivery management, program execution, operational planning, and performance measurement.
- Strong understanding of delivery governance, regulatory expectations, and enterprise execution standards.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional delivery portfolios and consult as a subject‑matter expert across teams and business areas.
- Proficiency with delivery tools, portfolio management systems, workflow platforms, and performance analytics.
- Advanced communication skills for developing executive‑level reporting, risk summaries, and strategic recommendations.
- Leadership capability in managing managers, driving accountability, and shaping operational excellence across functions.
- Strategic decision‑making skills to evaluate trade‑offs, guide mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Financial acumen to manage departmental budgets, forecasts, contracts, and vendor performance.
- Behavioral proficiency at Sr. Manager level: Change Advocate, Customer & Business Driven, Collaboration & Partnership, Decision Making, Influencing Others, Innovative Thinking, Oral & Written Communication, Servant Leadership, Strategic Thinking.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and long‑term maturation of delivery capabilities.
Preferred Skills
- Large-Scale Program & Portfolio Leadership (DC / Supply Chain / Automation)
- Advanced Project Management Discipline & Governance
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- Execution Focus with Strong Risk & Dependency Management
- Executive Communication & Reporting
Additional Skills That Would Strengthen The Role
- Experience with DC startup / go-live execution (cutover planning, hypercare, stabilization)
- Familiarity with WMS/WCS systems and automation vendors (e.g., KNAPP or similar)
- Strong financial management discipline (forecasting, capital tracking, vendor management)
- Experience driving continuous improvement and PM capability uplift across teams (playbooks, standard work, metrics)
- Background in regulated environments or structured governance models (ITIL/SOX-like disciplines)
Business Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; typically 9+ years in delivery, program management, or operational leadership, with 1+ years managing managers or supervisors.
- Experience overseeing complex delivery portfolios, resource plans, and cross‑functional execution in a large enterprise environment.
- Exposure to regulated industries, delivery governance frameworks, and enterprise‑level reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, manage budgets, and deliver measurable outcomes through high‑performing delivery teams.
Travel
Hybrid role and may have to travel within the country up to 10% Relocation is not budgeted for this roleCompensation
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 $121,300 - $202,100Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Mckesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mckesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. Mckesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. Join us at McKesson!Key skills/competency
- Program Management
- Operational Planning
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Warehouse Operations
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Vendor Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Manager
- DC Expansion
- Program Management
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Warehouse Operations
- Automation
- Healthcare
- Fortune 10
- Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in large-scale DC expansion, supply chain, and automation.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience managing managers and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrate PM rigor: Detail your expertise in program governance, risk management, and structured frameworks.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to illustrate your impact on budgets, efficiency, and outcomes.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic decision-making, stakeholder influence, and financial acumen.
Technical preparation
Master project management methodologies and tools.,Understand supply chain and warehouse automation.,Practice financial management and budgeting.,Develop executive reporting and analysis skills.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex cross-functional program you led.,How do you manage risks and dependencies?,How do you influence stakeholders without direct authority?,Tell me about developing leadership talent.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion role at McKesson?
- The Sr. Manager, DC Expansion at McKesson is responsible for leading managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams in the execution of complex DC/warehouse expansion programs and initiatives. This includes strategic planning, operational management, setting performance standards, and fostering leadership development.
- What are the key preferred skills for this Sr. Manager, DC Expansion position?
- Preferred skills include large-scale program and portfolio leadership in DC/Supply Chain/Automation, advanced project management discipline and governance, cross-functional leadership and influence, a strong execution focus with risk and dependency management, and executive communication and reporting abilities.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion role at McKesson?
- The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, typically with 9+ years in delivery, program management, or operational leadership, including at least 1 year of managing managers or supervisors. Experience in complex delivery portfolios within a large enterprise is also essential.
- How does McKesson handle recruitment communications to avoid scams for the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion role?
- McKesson Talent Advisors will only communicate from official McKesson domains and will never solicit money or credit card information. Job postings are exclusively on careers.mckesson.com, and communications may come from a virtual assistant named Gia. Avoid engaging with unsolicited offers via personal email accounts or chatrooms.
- What is the compensation range for the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion role at McKesson?
- The base pay range for this position at McKesson is $121,300 - $202,100 annually. Additional compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentives may also be offered, depending on factors like performance, experience, and market conditions.
- What is the work arrangement for the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion position at McKesson?
- This is a hybrid role, indicating a mix of on-site and remote work. The role may also require travel within the country up to 10%.
- Does McKesson offer relocation assistance for the Sr. Manager, DC Expansion role?
- No, relocation is not budgeted for this specific Sr. Manager, DC Expansion position at McKesson.
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