Senior Manager, Process Excellence

CVS Health Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation seeks a Senior Manager, Process Excellence to lead end-to-end, enterprise-wide transformations within Caremark’s Center of Excellence. You will shape direction, drive cross-functional initiatives, and coach senior analysts while partnering with executives to sustain improvements.

The role emphasizes governance, KPIs, and change management using ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Model, LEAN, and related methods; requires 7+ years of experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in process improvement, change execution and strategic support.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Bachelor's degree; Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Design process improvement plans using DMAIC/DMADV/DFSS/LEAN.
• Facilitate Kaizen Events and rapid improvement events.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and sustainability models.
• Coach managers and senior analysts to raise capability.
• Partner with executive sponsors to manage change readiness and risks.
• Monitor adoption metrics and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Process improvement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

QuickBase

Lucid

Visio

Minitab

Job description

## Senior Manager, Process ExcellenceApply: Remote: AZ - Scottsdale: IL - Northbrook: TX - Irving: RI - Woonsocket: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R1036197We’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.**Summary**The Senior Manager, Process Excellence position in Caremark’s Center of Excellence requires an ambitious, motivated, and eager individual, seeking to transform our business and be a part of a Fortune 6 company. The position is a part of our enterprise supporting a team focused on process improvement, change management and transformation in all facets of our business. As the Senior Manager, Process Excellence, you'll be responsible for leading end-to-end, large-scale enterprise-wide transformations. You will lead highly complex initiatives, shape direction, and influence senior leadership while operating with a high degree of autonomy. You will also play a critical role in elevating team capability through coaching Managers and Senior Analysts. This role requires and individual who is a thought leader and is able to establish and influence governance, KPIs and sustainability models. **Key Responsibilities*** **Process Improvement** + Leads large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives and structures ambiguous problems into actionable plans. + Drives the design of process improvement plans and is an expert in proven methods and tools such as: DMAIC, DMADV, DFSS and LEAN. + Master facilitator for large-scale matrixed projects, Kaizen Events, Rapid Process Improvement Events, Current / Future state design and other types of events. + Aligns initiatives to enterprise priorities. + Establishes governance, KPIs, and sustainability models. + Lead and perform detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses (e.g., cycle time, defect rates, rework, capacity, handoffs, etc.) using Excel, Minitab, and other tools. + Ensure project team remains on track, follows departmental standards and provides regular updates to key stakeholders.* **Change Execution** + Drives design of change management execution plans utilizing proven methods and tools such as: ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Model, Lewin’s Model and others. + Ensures change efforts and enable adoption, behavior change, and sustained outcomes across operational teams. + Partners with executive sponsors, stakeholders and business leaders to assess change readiness, stakeholder impacts, and resistance risks. + Drives the development and execution of change deliverables, including: communications, training materials, job aids and reinforcement plans. + Monitors adoption of metrics and feedback loops to adjust change strategies as needed, in real-time. + Drives business’ adoption plans and enables smooth transition of ownership.* **Strategic Support** + Serves as a thought leader and can influence without authority. + Strategic thinker who applies solutions across the enterprise and ties them to corporate strategic objectives. + Advances enterprise methodologies and standards. + Scales best practices across the enterprise. + Displays a strong executive presence. + Expert in coaching experienced process and change practitioners. + Ability to pull resources from a variety of teams and skill sets to design, build, test and deploy solutions. You will need to be a person who is a natural leader, a skilled mentor and coach and has a strong desire to grow with an evolving, high performing team. **Required Qualifications:*** 7+ years of experience in process improvement, change execution and strategic support.* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. **Preferred Qualifications:*** PBM experience.* Experience leading complex initiatives in matrixed environment.* Experience presenting to executive leadership.* Black Belt Certification and/or Change Management Certification.* Project Management Certification.* Experience and familiarity with QuickBase, Lucid and Visio.* People leadership experience. **Education*** Bachelors Degree.* Masters Degree preferred.**Pay Range**The typical pay range for this role is:$75,400.00 - $182,549.00This 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: 10/10/2026Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.