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Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives Lead - Healthcare at CVS Health

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives Lead - Healthcare

CVS Health · CT, US

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About the Role

The Strategic Initiatives Lead advances the Medicare Technology strategy and operating model by working horizontally across technology teams, technology solutions, and coordinating with other Lines of Business within Aetna. This role will improve efficiency, consistency, and transparency while strengthening Vendor Management, AI Enablement Operations, and Operating & Capital Expense Management.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously work to improve the Medicare Technology operating model by establishing common processes, governance, decision rights, operating rhythms, and performance measures.
  • Own Medicare Technology vendor operations, including vendor inventory, evaluation, onboarding, performance, renewals, risk, and value realization.
  • Partner with AI Enablement to administer the AI portfolio management capability and manage use-case intake, qualification, prioritization, status tracking, governance workflows, and progression.
  • Oversee operating and capital expense planning and management for assigned portfolios, including forecasting, budget tracking, variance analysis, and coordination with Finance and initiative owners.
  • Lead horizontal initiatives across Medicare Technology, such as defining virtual private cloud strategy and operating models, connecting priorities, managing interdependencies, resolving blockers, and improving end-to-end delivery.
  • Partner with Ventures and other stakeholders to establish consistent vendor evaluation and decision models.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to Medicare Technology leadership by assessing trends, synthesizing insights, and presenting clear recommendations, tradeoffs, and progress updates.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in healthcare IT, strategic planning, or digital transformation.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems, technology platforms and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex initiatives.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
  • A project management background
  • Product oriented thinking
  • Experience working in a large company environment
  • Strategy experience in healthcare

Work Type

  • full-time

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Salary/Compensations

  • $82,940.00 - $182,549.00

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • retirement savings options
  • wellness programs
  • other resources

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

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