Lead Director - Retail Analytics Technical Product

CVS Health Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation in New York is seeking an experienced senior product leader to guide analytics and AI product initiatives. You will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning with business goals to drive innovation and customer value.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, and marketing to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. You will mentor a team of data scientists, manage executive relationships, and use data to inform decisions and prioritize features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Masters in relevant field (preferred).
• Certified Product Manager (CPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops squads with direction and mentorship to foster high performance.
• Defines product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Controls the product development process from ideation to launch with timelines and budgets.
• Communicates with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, marketing) for alignment.
• Advises on market trends and customer needs to inform strategy and prioritization.
• Owns stakeholder relationships, gathers feedback, and communicates updates.
• Directs analysis of product performance metrics to drive data-driven decisions.
• Mentors data scientists and junior managers for growth and success.
• Advocates for the portfolio at industry events and client meetings.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Product strategy

Team mentorship

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Execution discipline

AI/Analytics product development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters in Data Science/CS/MBA

Certified Product Manager (CPM)

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 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.

Position Summary

What You Will Do

• Develops the squads, providing direction, guidance, and mentorship to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment; decision maker for WHAT to build, WHEN by, WHY together with key partners, with what VALUE based on analytical best practices (e.g., quasi experimentation).
• Defines the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning them with business goals and market demands to drive product innovation and customer satisfaction.
• Controls the product development process, from ideation to launch, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Communicates strategically with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and marketing, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Advises management on market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy and prioritize feature enhancements and new product initiatives.
• Owns relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership and customers, to gather feedback, understand requirements, and communicate product updates and enhancements.
• Directs resources to analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and market data to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize product features and user experience.
• Manages a team of data scientists, junior technical managers -- providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to support their growth and success.
• Advocates for the squads and portfolio internally and externally, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to promote product value and drive business growth.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years work experience
• Experience with direct reports and professional development
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills
• Adept at business intelligence
• Adept at collaboration and teamwork
• Mastery of problem solving and decision making skills
• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills
• Experience with E2E technical product development of Analytics Products/AI Products

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in relevant field preferred (e.g., Masters in Data Science, Masters in Computer Science, MBA, etc.).
• Certified Product Manager (CPM) preferred.

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

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 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: 10/18/2026

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