Senior Strategic Planning Manager: Growth & Impact

CVS Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Planning to shape long-range plans, evaluate opportunities, and translate priorities into action.

You will partner with Retail Pharmacy and enterprise teams to influence decisions, build executive-ready materials, and drive initiatives that improve customer experience and business performance.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, strong analytics, and the ability to navigate a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business planning, business operations, corporate strategy, finance, product strategy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex business problems and developing recommendations for senior leaders.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing decisions without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills with the ability to connect data, insights, and strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience building relationships and collaborating across a highly matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Support annual and multi-year planning efforts, including goals, priorities, investments, and strategic roadmaps.
• Develop recommendations and assessments that help leadership make informed business decisions.
• Evaluate emerging opportunities, risks, and market trends that may impact the future direction of Retail Pharmacy.
• Lead strategic assessments, business cases, and initiative development efforts.
• Partner with teams across CVS Health to evaluate and advance new ideas and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across Retail Pharmacy and enterprise teams to identify shared opportunities and priorities.
• Develop executive presentations, recommendations, and decision-support materials.
• Synthesize complex information into clear insights and practical actions.
• Support leadership discussions related to strategy, investment decisions, and business priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager in Strategic Planning to shape long-range plans, evaluate opportunities, and translate priorities into action.

You will partner with Retail Pharmacy and enterprise teams to influence decisions, build executive-ready materials, and drive initiatives that improve customer experience and business performance.

The role requires cross-functional leadership, strong analytics, and the ability to navigate a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.