Senior Program Manager, Capital Project Planning

9005 CVS Pharmacy, Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 75,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus/commission or short‑term Incenti

Equity award program

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive capital programs from planning through closeout. You will lead teams of Program Managers and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, and partner with sponsors and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include defining execution plans, forecasting, risk management, and ensuring quality standards. The role reports to the Director of Construction Program Management and offers a comprehensive benefits package and bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience, preferably within construction, facilities, retail development, or capital project environments.
• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience managing capital projects and complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports, contractors, or cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of design, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle management of capital programs and initiatives from planning through execution and closeout.
• Translate sponsor requirements into actionable project plans and communicate expectations across internal stakeholders, field teams, and third‑party vendors.
• Ensure successful delivery of projects within established scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving timely issue resolution.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and contract resources.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, talent development, and career growth opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Program Sponsors and key business partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, managing expectations and providing transparent communication regarding program status, risks, and outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, decision‑making, and successful project execution.
• Utilize CVS Health project management and capital planning systems to manage project portfolios, budgets, schedules, and reporting.
• Establish program milestones, performance metrics, and governance processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Monitor program performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Define program scope, develop project execution plans, create and manage budgets, and oversee resource planning.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day communications among sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and program outcomes.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

IBM TRIRIGA

SAP Ariba

PeopleSoft

PMP (certification)

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 Program Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex capital programs and strategic initiatives within defined scope, schedule, and budget parameters. This role partners closely with Program Sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to define program objectives, develop execution strategies, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and drive projects from concept through completion. Senior Program Managers typically oversee programs with capital investments ranging from $1M to $50M and provide leadership to teams of Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and external contractors. The role serves as a trusted advisor to business partners while ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational goals. This position reports to the Director of Construction Program Management.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution (25%)

Lead the full lifecycle management of capital programs and initiatives from planning through execution and closeout. Translate sponsor requirements into actionable project plans and communicate expectations across internal stakeholders, field teams, and third‑party vendors. Ensure successful delivery of projects within established scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards. Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks while driving timely issue resolution.

People Leadership (25%)

Lead, develop, and manage a team of Program Managers, Program Coordinators, and contract resources. Provide coaching, performance feedback, talent development, and career growth opportunities. Conduct performance evaluations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management (20%)

Build and maintain strong relationships with Program Sponsors and key business partners. Serve as a trusted advisor, managing expectations and providing transparent communication regarding program status, risks, and outcomes. Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, decision‑making, and successful project execution.

Program Controls & Governance (15%)

Utilize CVS Health project management and capital planning systems to manage project portfolios, budgets, schedules, and reporting. Establish program milestones, performance metrics, and governance processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards. Monitor program performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Strategic Planning & Financial Management (15%)

Define program scope, develop project execution plans, create and manage budgets, and oversee resource planning. Coordinate day‑to‑day communications among sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams. Drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency and program outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience, preferably within construction, facilities, retail development, or capital project environments.
• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience managing capital projects and complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing direct reports, contractors, or cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of design, construction, and project delivery processes.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital programs within a retail, healthcare, or corporate facilities environment.
• Advanced proficiency with: IBM TRIRIGA SAP Ariba PeopleSoft PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience with portfolio management, capital planning, and construction management systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in: Architecture Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline) Construction Management Business Management Or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $75,400.00 - $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: 11/30/2026

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

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.