Senior SDLC Governance Lead
Alpharetta, Georgia, Columbus, Ohio, Irving, Texas, Richmond, VirginiaSuccess Profile
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Culture

Accomplish
Make a meaningful impact by using your problem-solving skills to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Innovate
Foster a digital mindset to drive IT transformation across McKesson through our evolving data and technology tools.

Grow
Join a supportive environment where you can advance your career and develop both personally and professionally.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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Responsibility
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.
McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. We partner with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. We believe in the importance of strong, vital organizations because we know that patients can only be healthy when our system is healthy.
Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission—by joining McKesson you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Talented, compassionate people are the future of our company—and of healthcare. At McKesson, you’ll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.
Position Description
The Senior SDLC Governance Lead is responsible for overseeing the governance of software development processes within a healthcare organization. This role ensures that all technology initiatives comply with regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), internal policies, and industry best practices. The position plays a critical role in aligning IT development with clinical, operational, and compliance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Compliance:
Develop and enforce SDLC governance frameworks tailored to healthcare regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, FDA (for medical software), and other relevant standards.
Lead internal audits and support external audits related to software development and data security.
Process Leadership:
Define and continuously improve SDLC processes across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid environments.
Collaborate with IT, clinical, and compliance teams to ensure alignment of development practices with patient safety and data integrity.
Establish and monitor KPIs for SDLC performance and compliance specifically DORA and SPACE type metrics
Risk & Policy Management:
Identify and mitigate risks related to software development and deployment in healthcare settings.
Maintain and update SDLC policies, procedures, and documentation.
Serve as a liaison between legal, compliance, and IT teams for governance-related decisions.
Training & Communication:
Provide training and mentorship to development teams on SDLC governance and healthcare compliance.
Communicate governance expectations and updates to stakeholders across departments.
Lead governance reviews and present findings to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
Minimum Requirements
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
Critical Skills
7+ years in software development or IT governance, with at least 3 years in a healthcare environment.
Exlerience leading cross-functional initiatives with a deep command of SDLC processes across multiple business units.
Proven experience implementing SDLC governance frameworks in regulated industries.
Deep understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, and GRC platforms.
Additional Skills
Familiarity with healthcare IT systems (e.g., EHR/EMR, PACS, HL7, FHIR).
Software development or IT governance in a healthcare environment preferred
Deep understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to analyze complex systems and recommend governance improvements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or other related field (or equivalent experience)
Physical Requirements:
General Office Demands
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
$137,300 - $228,800McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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