Lead Director, Program Management

CVS Health Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation in the United States seeks a Lead Director, Program Management to drive strategic healthcare initiatives and partner with executive leadership to advance Medicaid and healthcare‑innovation priorities. You will guide enterprise‑wide programs from planning through execution, aligning with governance, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

You will influence senior leaders, manage cross‑functional teams, and foster collaboration across providers and communities to deliver

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, program management, business transformation, consulting, managed care, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and organizational priorities.
• Strong presentation skills with proven success summarizing complex initiatives to drive decision making
• Experience working directly with senior executives and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building, collaboration, and influence skills with the ability to drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Experience supporting Medicaid/healthcare policy or public‑sector initiatives is a plus.
• Experience leading healthcare transformation, population health, health equity, or value‑based care programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, governance, and performance measures.
• Partner with executive leadership, providers, community organizations, and cross‑functional teams to advance transformation and Medicaid initiatives.
• Establish program governance, monitor risks and KPIs, and implement mitigation strategies for successful outcomes.
• Develop executive‑level presentations, recommendations, and communications translating complex challenges into actionable insights.
• Lead provider partnership initiatives and stakeholder engagement supporting value‑based care and quality improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Healthcare strategy

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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 ourselvesaccountable 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.

Position Summary

As the Lead Director, Program Management, you will lead strategic healthcare initiatives that advance organizational priorities, strengthen provider partnerships, and improve healthcare outcomes. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, working closely with senior leaders to drive enterprise-wide transformation efforts, execute complex cross-functional programs, and support key Medicaid and healthcare innovation initiatives. You will influence decision-making, foster collaboration across stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of high-impact strategic programs.

What makes this role unique:

• You get to partner directly with executive leadership, including the Health Services Officer, to shape and execute strategic priorities.
• You'll lead transformative Medicaid and healthcare innovation initiatives that drive measurable impact across providers, communities, and members.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, governance structures, and performance measures.
• Partner with executive leadership, providers, community organizations, and cross-functional teams to advance healthcare transformation, population health, health equity, and Medicaid-focused initiatives.
• Establish program governance, monitor risks and key performance indicators, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop executive‑level presentations, recommendations, and communications that translate complex business challenges into actionable insights.
• Lead provider partnership initiatives and stakeholder engagement efforts that support value‑based care, quality improvement, and organizational priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, program management, business transformation, consulting, managed care, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and organizational priorities.
• Strong presentation skills with proven success summarizing complex initiatives to drive decision making
• Experience working directly with senior executives and presenting strategic recommendations to leadership audiences.
• Strong relationship‑building, collaboration, and influence skills with the ability to drive results in a matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Medicaid managed care, Medicaid waiver programs, healthcare policy, or public‑sector healthcare initiatives.
• Experience leading healthcare transformation, population health, health equity, provider engagement, or value‑based care programs.
• Management consulting experience in healthcare or related industries.
• Experience developing executive communications, governance models, and strategic planning processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

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.

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.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026

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