Senior Manager, Information Governance and Privacy

CVS Health; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health, through its Aetna COE, seeks a Senior Manager of Technology, Data, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Legal Services to oversee privacy incident response and governance. You will work with cross-functional teams to enforce data protection standards and respond to data breaches while maintaining HIPAA and state privacy compliance.

The role emphasizes policy development, investigations, and collaboration across departments to ensure a robust privacy program and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Privacy, healthcare data governance, risk management, or compliance.
• 5+ years in healthcare regulations (HIPAA, CMS, state privacy laws).
• Experience investigating and handling privacy incidents from start to finish.
• Experience drafting privacy policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee privacy incident investigations and response.
• Lead privacy program initiatives and governance efforts.
• Draft and maintain privacy policies and incident remediation documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data protection.

Skills

Privacy leadership

HIPAA compliance

Privacy incident response

Data protection principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

People management

Privacy certifications

Regulatory risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

The Senior Manager of Technology, Data, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Legal Services at Aetna Center of Excellence (COE) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing privacy incident response, operations and technology solutions that protect sensitive data across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of data protection laws (e.g., NY DFS, HIPAA, State laws), regulations, and policies to ensure compliance. The Senior Manager will conduct privacy incident investigations, help oversee privacy incident response, and draft privacy policies and documentation related to privacy incidents, remediation and investigations. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement effective privacy programs, respond to data incidents and breaches, and maintain compliance with privacy, security, and data governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experiencein Privacy, healthcare, data governance, risk management, compliance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of expertisein healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and other Privacy regulations, CMS requirements, and state privacy laws.
• Proven track record in investigating and handling privacy incident response, from start to finish
• Experience with privacy policies and working with stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Strong understanding ofdata protection principlesand best practices in privacy and security.
• Experience in managing privacy incident investigations, HIPAA risk assessments, and State law breach analysis.
• Ability to collaborate effectively withcross-functional teamsto drive privacy initiatives and respond to data breaches.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge ofprivacy, security, and data governance standardsapplicable to Aetna and its various business segments, with the ability to analyze and apply these standards effectively.
• Extensive experience addressingprivacy issuesand a comprehensive understanding of U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, NY DFS, and state privacy breach laws.
• 2+ year of experiencemanaging a team, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members in privacy and compliance practices.
• Proficiency in theMicrosoft Office Suite, with the ability to create detailed reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
• Relevant privacy certifications such asCIPP, CIPT, CIPM, or other recognized privacy-related credentials will be considered

Education

Bachelor’s Degree; equivalent years of related professional work experience may substitute.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

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: 09/30/2026

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