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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.
Position Summary:
The SAP Program Lead is accountable for the end-to-end leadership of a large-scale SAP transformation program, from pre-initiation through delivery and stabilization, within a healthcare provider environment, with specialization in Managed Services Organization (MSO) operating models.
This role owns the development of the business case, definition of scope and roadmap, program governance, financial stewardship, and partner selection, ensuring the program delivers measurable business outcomes aligned with enterprise strategy.
The Program Lead serves as the single point of accountability across business, technology, and external partners, driving disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and value realization in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Business Case & Pre-Initiation
- Lead development of a board-ready SAP business case, including:
- Value drivers, KPIs, and benefit realization model
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) and multi-year financial projections
- Investment phasing and ROI (NPV, payback)
- Align executive stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Clinical, IT) on strategic objectives, scope, and success criteria
- Define target operating model for MSO / provider environment:
- Integration with Practice Management (PM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) systems
- Provider-side accounting and specialty workflows
- Establish program vision, guiding principles, and transformation roadmap
Scope, Timeline & Program Planning
- Define end-to-end program scope, including:
- Core SAP S/4 capabilities
- Integration landscape (PM, RCM, third-party systems)
- Data, analytics, and compliance requirements
- Develop and manage the integrated program plan, including:
- Timeline, milestones, and critical path
- Cross-workstream dependencies (functional, technical, data, testing)
- Ensure program structure supports Design Build Test Deploy lifecycle execution
Partner & Vendor Selection (SI / Advisory)
- Lead system integrator (SI) selection process, including:
- RFP/RFI development and execution
- Evaluation criteria (industry expertise, delivery model, cost, innovation)
- Executive presentations and final recommendation
- Define and negotiate SOW, commercial model, and governance framework
- Establish performance KPIs and accountability mechanisms for partners
Financial Management & Budget Ownership
- Own full program financial lifecycle, including:
- Budget creation (labor, SI, technology, infrastructure, run costs)
- Forecasting and variance management
- Cost governance and financial reporting to executive leadership
- Ensure alignment between funding, scope, and value delivery outcomes
- Drive cost optimization across customization, integration, and operating model decisions
Program Governance & Execution Leadership
- Establish and operate program governance structure, including:
- Steering Committee (SteerCo)
- Design authority and decision forums
- PMO frameworks and reporting cadence
- Lead day-to-day program execution, ensuring:
- Delivery against scope, timeline, and quality
- Proactive risk and issue management
- Cross-functional alignment
- Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership, business stakeholders, and delivery teams
Healthcare Provider & MSO Domain Leadership
- Ensure SAP solution aligns with healthcare provider operational realities, including:
- Practice management and physician group models
- Revenue cycle complexity and payer interactions
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Define system boundaries between SAP and:
- Practice Management (PM)
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
- Specialty / MSO platforms
- Incorporate lessons learned from scaled provider environments and MSO models
Change, Adoption & Value Realization
- Lead enterprise-wide organizational change and adoption strategy
- Define and track value realization metrics and outcomes
- Ensure successful cutover, go-live, and transition to steady-state operations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years of direct work-related experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Leadership & Strategy
- Ability to define and communicate transformation vision and align stakeholders
- Strong executive presence with proven ability to influence C-suite
Program Management Excellence
- Expertise in governance, risk management, and delivery discipline
- Deep experience in:
- Large-scale SAP / ERP transformations
- Managing complex, multi-year programs
- Integrated planning and dependency management
Financial & Business Acumen
- Strong capability in:
- Business case development
- Financial modeling and budgeting
- Value realization tracking
Change & Stakeholder Management
- Ability to lead large-scale organizational change and drive adoption
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills across business and IT
ADDITIONAL/PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Healthcare / MSO Domain Expertise
Experience in:
- Healthcare provider or MSO environments
- Practice management / revenue cycle integration
- Provider-side financial operations
Vendor & Partner Management
Proven ability to:
- Select and manage system integrators
- Negotiate contracts and drive accountability
Success Measures:
- Approved, executable business case with clear ROI
- Program delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Successful SI selection and partnership performance
- Achieved business value realization targets
- High stakeholder satisfaction and adoption
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,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$163,800 - $273,000
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!
Benefits
- Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
-
Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
-
Flexible Work Environment
-
A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary:
The SAP Program Lead is accountable for the end-to-end leadership of a large-scale SAP transformation program, from pre-initiation through delivery and stabilization, within a healthcare provider environment, with specialization in Managed Services Organization (MSO) operating models.
This role owns the development of the business case, definition of scope and roadmap, program governance, financial stewardship, and partner selection, ensuring the program delivers measurable business outcomes aligned with enterprise strategy.
The Program Lead serves as the single point of accountability across business, technology, and external partners, driving disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and value realization in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Business Case & Pre-Initiation
- Lead development of a board-ready SAP business case, including:
- Value drivers, KPIs, and benefit realization model
- Total cost of ownership (TCO) and multi-year financial projections
- Investment phasing and ROI (NPV, payback)
- Align executive stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Clinical, IT) on strategic objectives, scope, and success criteria
- Define target operating model for MSO / provider environment:
- Integration with Practice Management (PM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) systems
- Provider-side accounting and specialty workflows
- Establish program vision, guiding principles, and transformation roadmap
Scope, Timeline & Program Planning
- Define end-to-end program scope, including:
- Core SAP S/4 capabilities
- Integration landscape (PM, RCM, third-party systems)
- Data, analytics, and compliance requirements
- Develop and manage the integrated program plan, including:
- Timeline, milestones, and critical path
- Cross-workstream dependencies (functional, technical, data, testing)
- Ensure program structure supports Design Build Test Deploy lifecycle execution
Partner & Vendor Selection (SI / Advisory)
- Lead system integrator (SI) selection process, including:
- RFP/RFI development and execution
- Evaluation criteria (industry expertise, delivery model, cost, innovation)
- Executive presentations and final recommendation
- Define and negotiate SOW, commercial model, and governance framework
- Establish performance KPIs and accountability mechanisms for partners
Financial Management & Budget Ownership
- Own full program financial lifecycle, including:
- Budget creation (labor, SI, technology, infrastructure, run costs)
- Forecasting and variance management
- Cost governance and financial reporting to executive leadership
- Ensure alignment between funding, scope, and value delivery outcomes
- Drive cost optimization across customization, integration, and operating model decisions
Program Governance & Execution Leadership
- Establish and operate program governance structure, including:
- Steering Committee (SteerCo)
- Design authority and decision forums
- PMO frameworks and reporting cadence
- Lead day-to-day program execution, ensuring:
- Delivery against scope, timeline, and quality
- Proactive risk and issue management
- Cross-functional alignment
- Serve as primary liaison between executive leadership, business stakeholders, and delivery teams
Healthcare Provider & MSO Domain Leadership
- Ensure SAP solution aligns with healthcare provider operational realities, including:
- Practice management and physician group models
- Revenue cycle complexity and payer interactions
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Define system boundaries between SAP and:
- Practice Management (PM)
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
- Specialty / MSO platforms
- Incorporate lessons learned from scaled provider environments and MSO models
Change, Adoption & Value Realization
- Lead enterprise-wide organizational change and adoption strategy
- Define and track value realization metrics and outcomes
- Ensure successful cutover, go-live, and transition to steady-state operations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years of direct work-related experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Leadership & Strategy
- Ability to define and communicate transformation vision and align stakeholders
- Strong executive presence with proven ability to influence C-suite
Program Management Excellence
- Expertise in governance, risk management, and delivery discipline
- Deep experience in:
- Large-scale SAP / ERP transformations
- Managing complex, multi-year programs
- Integrated planning and dependency management
Financial & Business Acumen
- Strong capability in:
- Business case development
- Financial modeling and budgeting
- Value realization tracking
Change & Stakeholder Management
- Ability to lead large-scale organizational change and drive adoption
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills across business and IT
ADDITIONAL/PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Healthcare / MSO Domain Expertise
Experience in:
- Healthcare provider or MSO environments
- Practice management / revenue cycle integration
- Provider-side financial operations
Vendor & Partner Management
Proven ability to:
- Select and manage system integrators
- Negotiate contracts and drive accountability
Success Measures:
- Approved, executable business case with clear ROI
- Program delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
- Successful SI selection and partnership performance
- Achieved business value realization targets
- High stakeholder satisfaction and adoption
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,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$163,800 - $273,000
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!
Benefits
- Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
-
Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
-
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
-
Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
-
Flexible Work Environment
-
A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding SAP Technical Architect Jobs
Target large enterprises and consulting firms
SAP environments live at Fortune 500 companies and major consulting firms. These organizations have established immigration programs and regularly sponsor H-1B visas for SAP talent, making them far more receptive to sponsorship conversations than smaller employers.
Align your degree to the specialty occupation requirement
H-1B approval for SAP roles depends on demonstrating specialty occupation status. A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering maps most cleanly to this role. Unrelated degrees can complicate petitions even with strong hands-on SAP experience.
Document your SAP module expertise specifically
Generalist SAP experience is harder to sponsor than deep expertise in specific modules like S/4HANA, BTP, or SAP Integration Suite. Highlight certifications and project outcomes by module to help employers justify the specialty occupation case to USCIS.
Raise sponsorship early in the process
Bring up your visa status before the offer stage. SAP Technical Architect roles involve significant hiring investment, so employers who are open to sponsorship need enough lead time to engage immigration counsel and initiate the LCA filing process.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing relative to your status
If you are on OPT or a grace period, map your timeline against the H-1B lottery registration window, which typically opens in March. Roles with cap-exempt employers, such as universities or nonprofits, can bypass the lottery entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every SAP role listing will state sponsorship availability upfront. Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship, saving you the time of applying to roles where sponsorship is never on the table for international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do SAP Technical Architect roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. SAP Technical Architect is generally considered a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science or information systems. Employers filing petitions will need to document that the position requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, which most enterprise SAP architecture roles satisfy.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as an SAP Technical Architect?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a closely related field. A degree in an unrelated discipline, even combined with extensive SAP experience, can complicate the H-1B petition because USCIS scrutinizes the nexus between your degree and the specific role. SAP certifications help but do not substitute for the educational requirement in a sponsorship context.
Are there visa options beyond H-1B for SAP Technical Architects?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and processes year-round. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for certain technology roles, though SAP architect titles require careful assessment against TN occupation lists. O-1A is another option for candidates with demonstrable recognition in their field, such as published work, industry awards, or leadership of high-profile SAP implementations.
How does USCIS typically evaluate H-1B petitions for SAP roles?
USCIS applies the specialty occupation test, which requires showing the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. SAP Technical Architect roles can draw Requests for Evidence if the job description is too broad or the degree field is not clearly tied to the duties. Employers using experienced immigration counsel and specific, well-documented job descriptions see significantly better outcomes. Approval rates for computer-related occupations have remained above 85 percent in recent fiscal years.
Where can I find SAP Technical Architect jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters job listings by sponsorship availability, so you are not wasting applications on roles where sponsorship is not offered. SAP Technical Architect roles appear across enterprise technology, consulting, and financial services sectors on the platform, making it straightforward to identify employers actively hiring and willing to support your visa process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Sap Technical Architect jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.