Senior Manager, Strategy Planning & Governance

CVS Health Corporation; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health seeks a Senior Manager for Strategy Planning & Governance to lead long-term payer strategy planning, governance, and portfolio oversight. You will drive alignment on priorities, oversee decision frameworks, and present strategic insights to senior leadership in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires advanced communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage complex governance processes while partnering with Legal and Compliance to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, governance, or related field.
• Experience within healthcare, managed care, PBM, retail pharmacy, or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading governance programs and executive review cycles.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of multi-year and annual payer strategy plans.
• Manage governance processes and executive review forums.
• Monitor portfolio performance, initiatives, and business risks with leadership insights.
• Develop executive presentations and strategic planning materials.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance to ensure governance standards.

Skills

Strategy planning

Governance

Executive communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Program management

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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 Senior Manager, Strategy Planning & Governance is responsible for leading strategic planning, governance, and portfolio oversight activities that support the long-term success of the Payer Relations organization. This role drives alignment on business priorities, decision‑making processes, and risk management practices while providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical leader with experience in business planning, governance, executive communications, and cross‑functional collaboration who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions across a complex, high‑impact area of the business.

• Broad experience spanning strategy development, governance, portfolio management, and executive communications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of multi‑year and annual payer strategy plans.

• Manage governance processes, decision‑making frameworks, and executive review forums to support effective business operations.

• Monitor portfolio performance, strategic initiatives, and business risks, providing recommendations and insights to leadership.

• Develop executive presentations, strategic communications, and planning materials that support key business decisions.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including Legal and Compliance, to ensure governance standards and strategic commitments are effectively managed.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel required

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, governance, business operations, program management, or a related field.

• Experience within healthcare, managed care, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), retail pharmacy, or a related industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading business planning processes, governance programs, or executive review cycles.

• Proven ability to develop executive‑level presentations, strategic recommendations, and business communications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise planning.

• Experience designing or implementing governance frameworks, decision‑rights models, or operating structures.

• Knowledge of payer strategy, pharmacy reimbursement, healthcare economics, or pharmacy network management.

• Master's degree (MBA, MPH, or similar advanced degree).

• Interest in advancing into broader commercial, operational, or strategic leadership roles.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Master's degree preferred.

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 (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/09/2026

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.