Senior Manager, HR Project Management - Corp Functions

CVSHealth; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Management Chief of Staff in Rhode Island to partner with HR leaders and drive strategic priorities across Corporate Functions. You will create structure, plan initiatives, and coordinate leadership execution to move priorities forward with clarity.

You will translate objectives into actionable plans, manage the leadership rhythm, and provide executive‑ready updates. A strong background in HR and project governance will help you accelerate impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience.
• 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• 2 years of strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, execution, and follow‑through.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to translate priorities into structured execution.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear executive‑ready materials.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect workstreams to broader functional and business priorities.
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail in a complex environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remove barriers, and keep work moving with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across a broad set of partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief People Officer of Corporate Functions, Programs Lead, and HR leaders to drive execution of strategic priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, timelines, and coordinated follow‑through across key initiatives.
• Support alignment across leadership team priorities, ensuring initiatives, decisions, and resources are coordinated to service business needs.
• Help manage the operating rhythm for the leadership team, including governance and agenda planning.
• Coordinate planning, execution, and implementation of high‑impact projects and key initiatives across the function.
• Build structure and visibility around strategic priorities through project plans and progress updates.
• Support leaders in identifying risks and maintaining momentum across multiple workstreams.
• Use data analysis and stakeholder feedback to inform prioritization and decision‑making.
• Coordinate department‑level initiatives that advance functional priorities and improve effectiveness.
• Help drive process improvements, manage workflows, and support day‑to‑day operations.
• Support internal messaging and communications planning to reinforce priorities.
• Prepare briefing materials and executive‑ready content for leadership discussions.
• Build relationships across stakeholders with sound judgment and influencing skills.
• Execute assigned projects with effective stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

A Brief Overview

The Sr Mgr, Project Mgt Chief of Staff partners closely with key HR leaders for Corporate Functions to support strategic priorities through disciplined planning, cross-functional coordination, and execution support. This role helps create structure, visibility, and momentum across the leadership team by aligning projects, supporting management processes, coordinating meeting cadence, and helping ensure key initiatives move forward effectively.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Chief People Officer of Corporate Functions, Programs Lead, and Corporate Functions HR leaders to drive execution of strategic priorities across the leadership team
• Help translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, timelines, and coordinated follow‑through across key initiatives
• Support alignment across leadership team priorities, ensuring initiatives, decisions, and resources are coordinated in service of business and colleague needs
• Help manage the operating rhythm for the leadership team, including management processes, meeting cadence, agenda planning, and follow‑up on actions and decisions
• Coordinate planning, execution, and implementation of high‑impact projects and key initiatives across the function
• Build structure and visibility around strategic priorities through project plans, milestone tracking, governance, and progress updates
• Support leaders in identifying risks, escalating barriers, and maintaining momentum across multiple workstreams in a fast‑moving environment
• Use project management tools, data analysis, and stakeholder feedback to provide insights that support prioritization and decision‑making
• Coordinate and at times lead department‑level initiatives that advance functional priorities and improve organizational effectiveness
• Help drive process improvements, manage workflows, and support efficiency and effectiveness in day‑to‑day operations
• Support internal messaging and communications planning to reinforce priorities and create clarity across stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, updates, and executive‑ready content that support leadership discussions and action planning
• Build strong relationships across stakeholders, using sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and influencing skills to support collaboration and delivery
• Execute assigned projects while communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience
• 5 years of Human Resources experience
• 2 years of strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, execution, and follow‑through
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to translate priorities into structured execution
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong collaboration, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear executive‑ready materials
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect workstreams to broader functional and business priorities
• Strong judgment, organization, and attention to detail in a complex environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remove barriers, and keep work moving with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to build trust across a broad set of partners

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or specialized training, relevant professional qualification

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $199,144.00

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: 09/21/2026

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