Manager, Innovation & Design - Retail Online Fulfillment

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in Hartford, CT is seeking a Manager, Innovation & Design to lead omnichannel fulfillment initiatives from idea to scale. You will translate customer and store insights into a strategic roadmap, partnering with Product, Technology, Operations, and Analytics to deliver measurable improvements.

The role emphasizes end-to-end innovation, testing, and implementation of fulfillment solutions, improving order completeness and inventory accuracy while guiding cross-functional teams through

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition to implementation.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic outcomes with data-driven decisions.
• Strong knowledge of retail operations and frontline workflows.
• Experience partnering with Product, Technology, Operations, Inventory, and Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the omnichannel fulfillment strategy and roadmap across BOPIS, Same-Day Delivery, Ship from Store, and more.
• Lead end-to-end innovation, design, testing, and implementation of fulfillment solutions with Product and Tech.
• Drive improvements in order completeness and inventory availability through cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor performance, analyze insights, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and change management to ensure sustainable adoption.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Ambiguity navigation

Retail operations knowledge

Communication & influence

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

Snowflake

Generative AI solutions

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

The Retail Online Fulfillment team enables customers to shop CVS online by supporting accurate, complete, and timely fulfillment of front store merchandise and prescription orders across pickup, delivery, and ship-to-home channels. The Manager, Innovation & Design is responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and continuously improving front store online fulfillment capabilities. This role translates customer, colleague, operational, inventory, and performance insights into a strategic roadmap that drives measurable business improvements.

The position partners closely with Store Operations, Digital, Product, Technology, Supply Chain, Final Mile, Workforce Management, Analytics, and field leadership to deliver scalable solutions. A key focus is improving order completeness by addressing inventory accuracy, replenishment, item data, workflow, and operational barriers that prevent customers from receiving full orders. The Manager owns the process of identifying opportunities, validating solutions in stores, measuring results, and scaling successful interventions across the business. Success in this role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on operational leadership, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence cross‑functional partners, build data‑driven recommendations, and clearly communicate outcomes, risks, and tradeoffs.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the omnichannel fulfillment strategy and roadmap across Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS), Same-Day Delivery, Ship from Store, Grab & Go, curbside, and emerging fulfillment capabilities, aligning initiatives with customer needs, business priorities, and operational goals
• Lead end-to-end innovation, design, testing, and implementation of fulfillment solutions, partnering with Product and Technology teams to develop, pilot, launch, and continuously improve scalable capabilities that enhance customer and colleague experiences
• Drive improvements in order completeness and inventory availability by partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve inventory, replenishment, item-data, merchandising, and store execution challenges that impact fulfillment performance
• Monitor performance, analyze insights, and lead continuous improvement efforts by leveraging operational and customer metrics, conducting root cause analyses, evaluating pilot results, and implementing corrective actions that improve fulfillment outcomes
• Provide cross-functional leadership and change management by building strong partnerships across Store Operations, Digital, Technology, Supply Chain, Analytics, and field leadership to align stakeholders, drive decision‑making, support adoption, and ensure sustainable execution of new capabilities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives from problem definition and business case development through design, testing, implementation, stabilization, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic outcomes, including defining future‑state solutions, prioritizing workstreams, managing risks, and making data‑driven recommendations in evolving environments
• Strong knowledge of retail operations and frontline workflows, with the ability to translate customer, operational, and business needs into practical, scalable processes and solutions
• Experience partnering effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Product, Technology, Operations, Inventory, Supply Chain, Analytics, field teams, and senior leadership, coupled with strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Strong analytical and project leadership capabilities, including the ability to evaluate performance data, identify root causes, manage multiple priorities and dependencies, and drive measurable business results; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to travel up to 20% as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail store or field operations experience, with a strong understanding of frontline workflows, execution challenges, and customer experience in a retail environment
• Experience with omnichannel and online fulfillment operations, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS), same‑day delivery, ship‑from‑store, order management, pick‑and‑pack processes, and last‑mile delivery solutions
• Proven success improving inventory and fulfillment performance, including inventory accuracy, item availability, replenishment, substitutions, shelf availability, and Packed in Full metrics within a retail setting
• Experience developing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leaders, including business cases, roadmaps, pilot results, research findings, and implementation plans supported by qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Experience supporting large‑scale operational change and innovation, including research design, vendor partnership management, change management, field communications, training, launch readiness, and the use of analytics and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, and generative AI solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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.

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: 11/13/2026

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