About the Role
Serve as a strategic owner and primary relationship lead for Meritain's navigation, advocacy, and emerging Alternative Health partner portfolio. Oversee partner performance, operational readiness, service delivery, governance, and cross-functional initiatives to support organizational growth, client success, and partner effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Serve as one of the primary relationship owners for designated navigation, advocacy, and Alternative Health partners.
- Lead partner governance, performance management, operational reviews, and strategic planning activities.
- Serve as one of the primary internal subject matter experts for navigation and advocacy solutions.
- Partner with Sales and Client Management teams to support prospect discussions, client strategy, renewals, consultant inquiries, and growth opportunities.
- Represent the Alternative Health & Advocacy Center of Excellence in internal and external stakeholder engagements.
- Monitor market trends, partner innovation, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities to inform partnership and solution strategy.
- Lead complex projects and programs from initiation through implementation, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines, scope, and business objectives.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across operational, implementation, product, technology, and service teams to support partner solution delivery and ongoing optimization.
- Develop and maintain scalable operational processes, implementation playbooks, training materials, and partner enablement resources.
- Identify operational risks, service challenges, and process improvement opportunities, leading resolution efforts through completion.
- Support the integration and evolution of navigation and advocacy partners within Meritain's broader Alternative Health strategy and portfolio.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project and program plans, including objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ensure projects and programs align with business priorities, organizational standards, and strategic objectives.
- Manage project financials, including budget planning, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project, program, and partner outcomes.
- Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation and adoption of new initiatives.
- Promote continuous improvement by identifying best practices, sharing knowledge across teams, and enhancing project delivery processes and outcomes.
- Utilize reporting and data visualization tools to communicate project status, operational performance, and program results to stakeholders and leadership.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, partner management, account management, healthcare operations, or related business functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and managing strategic external relationships.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare navigation, advocacy, benefits administration, Alternative Health solutions, or related healthcare services.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple business areas without direct authority.
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Experience facilitating executive-level discussions and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
- Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and performance reporting.
- Experience supporting health navigation, advocacy, point solutions, or Alternative Health vendor partnerships.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project/program management certification.
- Experience supporting sales enablement, client management, implementation, or healthcare product initiatives.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits, self-funded plans, population health, or care navigation strategies.
- Experience leading operational improvement and change management initiatives.
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Partner Management
- Account Management
- Healthcare Operations
- Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Subject Matter Expertise (Navigation, Advocacy, Alternative Health)
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Communication (Verbal and Written)
- Presentation Skills
- Change Management
- Data Visualization
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $67,900.00 - $199,144.00
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- CVS Health bonus
- Commission
- Short-term incentive program
- Equity award program
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
