Director, Growth Analytics & Data-Driven Product

CVS Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives, Data Science & Product Management - Growth Analytics to shape strategy, lead executive-facing projects, and deliver AI-driven data products. You will partner with GA leadership on scorecards, financial planning, and workforce management while driving adoption of analytics solutions across the organization.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and proven ability to influence across levels in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Business Management, Strategic Planning, or related roles, with a proven track record of driving organizational effectiveness, building scalable processes, and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.
• 8+ years of experience leveraging data analytics and financial modeling to influence strategic decisions and drive measurable business outcomes.
• 7+ years of product management experience leading data, analytics, or AI-driven products in a complex enterprise environment.
• 6+ years of experience solving complex business problems, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels.
• 6+ years of experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders through strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, or a related field, leveraging data-driven insights to influence strategy, guide decision-making, and drive measurable business outcomes.
• 4+ years of experience navigating ambiguity and driving alignment in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• 4+ years of demonstrated success leading initiatives from concept through execution, consistently delivering high-quality results on time and achieving measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Growth Analytics (GA) leadership to drive strategic initiatives and lead high-impact projects, including executive presentations, business reviews, innovation workshops, and leadership communications.
• Develop executive-facing scorecards, dashboards, and performance reporting that enable data-driven decision-making and provide visibility into organizational priorities and outcomes.
• Support business management activities, including financial planning and modeling, workforce planning, headcount management, and operational reviews.
• Foster a high-performing and inclusive Growth Analytics culture by leading organizational initiatives, employee engagement programs, team events, and change management efforts.
• Define and communicate a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap for Growth Analytics data, analytics, and AI-powered products, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and business priorities.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for analytics and AI-driven solutions, from opportunity identification and prioritization through delivery, adoption, and measurement of business impact.
• Partner closely with data engineers, data scientists, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable products and insights that solve complex business challenges and create measurable value.
• Establish product success metrics and monitor performance, utilization, and outcomes to drive continuous improvement and maximize return on investment.
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while driving execution in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to GA leadership, translating strategic goals into actionable plans and ensuring successful execution across the organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data analytics

Financial modeling

Strategy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling & presentation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or related field

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

AI/ML product management

Data visualization tools

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives, Data Science & Product Management - Growth Analytics to shape strategy, lead executive-facing projects, and deliver AI-driven data products. You will partner with GA leadership on scorecards, financial planning, and workforce management while driving adoption of analytics solutions across the organization.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and proven ability to influence across levels in a fast-paced