Sr. Manager – Applied AI and Automation
| Company | McKesson |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX, USA, Columbus, OH, USA, Irving, TX, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $106000 – $176600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Expertise with generative AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini) and advanced proficiency in prompt engineering across multiple disciplines (writing, programming, image generation, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio platform, including agent development and deployment
- Development experience with APIs, integrations, automation workflows (Zapier, Workato), version control, and deployment processes
- Programming proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and other scripting languages, plus hands-on experience with database queries and data transformation
- Technical acumen to evaluate, integrate, and optimize AI tools across various platforms and business processes
- Proven track record of leading experimental AI and automation projects from proof-of-concept through production deployment, with demonstrated rapid prototyping capabilities
- Strong collaboration and change management skills with experience working effectively in matrix organizations and building strategic partnerships
- Proven ability to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on AI and automation technologies
- Experience navigating vendor relationships, including corporate procurement and budget management processes
- Strong problem-solving abilities and highly curious, innovative mindset with passion for implementing emerging technologies
Responsibilities
- Execute on AI and automation strategies with clear timelines, implementation plans, and measurable value targets.
- Build and maintain AI prompts, prompt libraries, AI agents, chatbots, automation scripts and automation workflows directly to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
- Create custom integrations between AI tools and existing marketing systems
- Perform day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting of AI implementations
- Identify AI integration opportunities through team surveys, process analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
- Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their potential impact on marketing and operational capabilities.
- Monitor and optimize AI agent performance using data analytics and user feedback.
- Rapidly prototype and test AI solutions.
- Follow and implement AI governance guidelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, ethical standards, and corporate policies.
- Work with approved vendors to implement solutions, ensuring capabilities meet organizational requirements.
- Establish partnerships and collaborate with corporate brand/marketing, McKesson Technology, and other teams across the organization to implement AI and automation solutions.
- Create technical documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures in support of AI pilots.
- Promote successful AI and automation pilots to teams across the enterprise.
- Develop and deliver hands-on training programs that inspire technology adoption and foster a culture of innovation.
- Collaborate with business process owners to map, test, and refine AI-enhanced workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of marketing automation systems (Marketo), CRM platforms (Salesforce), and B2B marketing environments
- Knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure SQL Database, Alteryx, Snowflake Data Cloud) and Azure development services (Azure Functions, App Service)
- Experience with development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot) and knowledge of HTML/CSS for web-based AI implementations
- Proficiency with generative AI tools for image and video creation (Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Sora, Runway, DALL-E)