Senior Manager, Project Program Management (IC)

Strategic Project Manager

We're building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

In this position, you will manage strategic projects within the Product Rules organization. This high-impact role involves leading complex, high-visibility initiatives that require significant resources, carry moderate risk, and deliver value to our matrix partners through a variety of channels.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, innovative, proficient in change management and a strategic thinker. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams will be crucial to promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Business Acumen- Leverage your strategic insight to navigate the complexities of the business landscape and drive recommendations to meeting organizational goals.
• Collaboration- Foster an environment of high-level cross-functional collaboration, working closely with teams, leaders, and stakeholders to drive favorable results.
• Create- Become a thought leader within our organization, inspiring a culture of growth and development through mentorship and guidance.
• Customer/colleague orientated- Build and nurture strong relationships with both internal and external colleagues, enhancing departmental and organizational outcomes through effective collaboration.
• Communicate your vision by articulating strategies and progress to executive leadership, while maintaining clear roadmaps and dashboards.
• Empower and uplift your project teams by fostering a culture of growth, well-being, and high performance.
• Lead project teams in the collection and analysis of internal metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and sharing insights with leadership to drive optimal results.
• Embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments, proactively seeking opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation that propel the organization forward.
• Utilize your persuasive skills to influence at the enterprise level, garnering support for strategic initiatives while actively seeking feedback from key stakeholders.
• Be a catalyst for innovation, inspiring a culture that embraces new strategies, technologies, and processes to drive transformative change.
• Contribute to a vibrant work environment that embodies Heart at Work behaviors, promoting a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Presentation skills- Captivate key stakeholders with your presentation skills, effectively conveying complex information in a compelling manner to diverse audiences.
• Project Management- Showcase your expertise in project management methodologies, confidently overseeing large-scale projects with significant resource requirements to ensure successful outcomes.
• Resource Management- Utilize your experience to strategically allocate subject matter expertise and optimizing personnel.
• Champion the simplification of complex processes, making a meaningful impact on organizational goals and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Strategic Thinking- Harness your analytical skills to inform data-driven decisions, identifying challenges and opportunities that contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
• Technology- Demonstrate your technological prowess through fluency in essential tools such as Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and/or Quickbase.
• Minimum 7+ years' work experience in project or program management, product management, operations; IT experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Aetna Quoting Center (AQC) and Configure Price Quote (CPQ) applications.
• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy benefits

Education

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

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $199,144.00

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.