Senior Manager, Project Program Management

Senior Manager, Project Management (Individual Contributor)

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The Senior Manager, Project Management (Individual Contributor) within CSRA is responsible for leading the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that support Medicaid operations and organizational priorities. Operating as a senior individual contributor, this role manages projects end-to-end, ensuring effective planning, coordination, execution, and delivery while maintaining alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational goals.

This position partners closely with CSRA leadership, Service Operations, IT, and key stakeholders to drive project outcomes, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks. The Senior Manager applies structured project management discipline to ensure timelines, scope, and quality expectations are achieved, while proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

With a strong understanding of CSRA functions—including configuration builds, benefit and fee schedule updates, prior authorizations, and system enhancements—the Senior Manager translates business needs into actionable project plans and supports the delivery of scalable, sustainable solutions. The role is also responsible for providing clear, concise status updates, highlighting risks and decisions, and communicating effectively with both operational teams and leadership.

Success in this role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, the ability to navigate a matrixed environment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. The Senior Manager plays a key role in advancing project execution, supporting operational performance, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of CSRA as a high-performing Center of Excellence.

We support a hybrid work environment. If selected and you live near a suitable work location, you may be expected to comply with the hybrid work policy. Under the policy, all hires for in-scope populations should be placed into a hybrid or office-based location, working onsite three days a week.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced experience in project management leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within healthcare, Medicaid, or payer operations
• Deep knowledge of CSRA functions, including configuration builds, benefits, fee schedules, prior authorization, and system enhancements (e.g., QNXT or similar platforms)
• 5-7 years work experience
• Adept at problem solving and decision making skills
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements, reducing rework, and implementing scalable, sustainable solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and decisions
• Experience conducting root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys) and leading corrective action planning
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills, with the ability to align cross-functional partners without direct authority
• Advanced risk identification and mitigation capabilities, including managing dependencies and removing project roadblocks
• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise updates and recommendations
• Experience supporting or leading regulatory, state readiness, or implementation efforts within Medicaid lines of business
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes, demonstrating a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience partnering with IT, operations, and business teams to deliver system and process changes

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.