Senior Medicare Strategy & Programs Manager

4062 Aetna Resources, LLC; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Medicare Strategic Programs to lead a strategic program team focused on Model of Care and Medicare initiatives. The role emphasizes planning, governance, and cross‑functional coordination to translate priorities into workplans and timelines.

The position requires 8+ years in healthcare and 5+ years leading cross‑functional programs, with strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare, managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, strategic programs, program management, business operations, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience leading complex cross‑functional programs and strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated success driving work across multiple business areas and stakeholder groups
• Experience building workplans, operating processes, governance routines, and execution tools that support team effectiveness
• Strong organizational, program management, and project planning skills
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across matrixed organizations
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and execution capabilities

Responsibilities

• Translate team priorities into actionable workplans, milestones, and governance structures
• Support cross‑functional coordination across Model of Care and Medicare Strategic Programs
• Develop and maintain templates, timelines, and tracking tools for program delivery
• Partner with leadership to set goals, prioritize workstreams, and track progress
• Ensure consistency and rigor in program materials, tools, and deliverables across initiatives

Skills

Healthcare experience

Program management

Cross‑functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or related field

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Medicare Strategic Programs to lead a strategic program team focused on Model of Care and Medicare initiatives. The role emphasizes planning, governance, and cross‑functional coordination to translate priorities into workplans and timelines.

The position requires 8+ years in healthcare and 5+ years leading cross‑functional programs, with strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management.