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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Description

The Lead Director of Project Program Management is accountable for new Commercial business strategic initiatives, from scoping and developing the business case through implementation in alignment with Aetna business strategies. This role involves the development of automated reporting for Aetna plan sponsors and members to highlight the effectiveness of Aetna clinical programs in terms of outreach, engagement, and patient outcomes. Utilizing a variety of data sources, including Aetna’s claims data warehouse and provider partners, the Lead Director will analyze the underlying drivers of plan sponsors' medical cost trends. In this highly visible role, you will present your analysis to Sales teams, Account Management teams, and Senior Leaders.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead strategic initiatives projects and programs, including scoping, business case development, strategic planning, resource coordination, project plan development.

+ Identify and set up reporting requirements using data analytics and project management tools through implementation, including financial implications while prioritizing work, resources, and time.

+ Ensure the end state of the project and/or business operations meet business objectives and that all deliverables and due dates are met.

+ Collaborate with the Commercial sales and account management teams by presenting analysis and recommendations to meet business needs.

+ Manage relationships across segments or multiple functional areas through a highly collaborative process.

+ Develop automated reporting for Commercial plan sponsors to highlight the effectiveness of clinical programs.

+ Analyze underlying drivers of plan sponsors' medical cost trends using Aetna data warehouse.

Required Qualifications

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in project/program management, with a focus on strategic initiatives in a commercial business setting.

+ Proven track record of leading complex projects and programs from inception to completion with successful outcomes.

+ Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.

+ Experience translating technical concepts/analytics into presentations with data visualization software (e.g.,Tableau, PowerPoint) and presenting to and communicating with senior leaders

+ Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking with the ability to identify gaps in processes and develop solutions.

+ Excellent influencing skills to ensure stakeholder engagement and focus on key program/project milestones.

+ Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present analyses and recommendations to diverse teams.

+ Highly collaborative with the ability to manage relationships across multiple functional areas.

+ Drive organizational change to achieve program/project objectives and improve systems, quality, and services (e.g., policies, processes, and systems).

+ Identify gaps in processes and challenge self and others to develop and implement solutions.

+ Maintain ultimate accountability for project management tasks including planning, project governance, implementation, and risk mitigation planning.

+ Ability to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .

+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/17/2025

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

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.