Senior Manager, Strategic Planning (IC)

CVS Health; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Equity awards

Bonus eligibility

Retirement options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Strategic Planning Senior Manager to shape the future of Behavioral Health, partnering with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and translate insights into actionable plans. The role blends strategy development with hands-on execution across product strategy, partnerships, and enterprise initiatives.

The ideal candidate will connect data, market context, and business needs to inform decisions, drive impact, and lead initiatives with executive visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or MPH preferred or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction for Behavioral Health.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to set priorities and prepare executive materials.
• Evaluate new business opportunities through structured analysis and business case development.
• Lead strategic initiatives from concept through execution with clear milestones.
• Synthesize insights from market trends, performance, and stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive alignment and deliver on initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Structured problem-solving

Insights translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Healthcare interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MPH 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.

The Strategic Planning Sr. Manager plays a key role in shaping the future of our Behavioral Health business- one of the fastest-growing and most critical areas within healthcare. This role partners closely with senior leadership to define and execute strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and translate insights into actionable plans. Blending strategy development with hands-on execution, this position offers broad exposure across the business, including product strategy, partnerships, and enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who can connect data, market context, and business needs to inform decisions and drive impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support development of the organization’s strategic direction, with a focus on growth, performance, and long-term value creation within Behavioral Health
• Partner with senior leaders to shape and advance strategic priorities, including preparing executive-ready materials and facilitating decision-making
• Evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, new products, and strategic investments) through structured analysis and business case development
• Lead and support strategic initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment, momentum, and measurable outcomes
• Synthesize insights across multiple sources (market trends, internal performance, and stakeholder perspectives) to identify opportunities and risks
• Assess competitive positioning and evolving industry dynamics to inform strategy and differentiation
• Conduct financial and operational analysis (e.g., revenue implications, cost drivers, utilization trends) to support key decisions
• Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., clinical, product, network, operations) to drive alignment and deliver on strategic initiatives
• Contribute to a high-visibility portfolio of work with regular exposure to executive leadership

Required Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in strategy, consulting, product, healthcare, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Proven ability to manage and execute across multiple priorities and workstreams
• Effective communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence without authority
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare, with a preference for Behavioral Health
• Proficiency in financial analysis and business case development

Education

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, etc. preferred) or equivalent professional experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $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 (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/18/2026

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

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran - committed to diversity in the workplace.