Senior Manager

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Position Summary
The Senior Manager plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes. Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. At the higher levels, incumbents manage large multifaceted projects; at lower levels, incumbents may be concerned with clearly identifiable elements or functions within a larger project. Typically incumbents matched to this function are working towards or have achieved certification in project management.

The Senior Manager:

• Leads Operating Plan and goal setting activities and deliverables within the organization. Ensures quarterly updates of all materials.
• Leads Key initiative documentation including risks/issues by LOB within the organization and establishes timelines for update.
• Serves as the SME to provide key project/initiative updates to Exec. leadership including the preparation of presentation materials.
• Ability to clearly communicate timelines, status, interdependencies, risks and mitigation to Exec. Leadership for various high-priority initiatives
• Acts as a top-level specialist on project and program planning and develops comprehensive program plans that encompass objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Proactively adapts project and program plans to ensure alignment with business objectives and reinforce organizational standards.
• Applies highly developed knowledge of financial management principles to manage cost estimation, tracking, and budget reporting for programs and projects.
• Coaches junior-level project and program managers on how to utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and analyze project and program outcomes.
• Coordinates knowledge sharing among project/Operational teams to highlight success stories and improve project, program management and Operational practices through insights and the sharing of best practices.
• Focuses, Identifies and creates a continuous improvement plan for the project and program department to enhance delivery processes and outcomes.
• Designs the change management protocol to effectively respond to obstacles that may arise during project and program lifecycles.
• Utilizes data visualization tools and techniques to present project and program data in a visually appealing easily understandable format.
• Participates in project/program team training and development activities to enhance project management skills and knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years Healthcare experience
• 5+ years Project Management experience with a proven track record managing cross-functional, high priority initiatives
• Extremely organized and able to prioritize to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated adaptability due to changing business needs/priorities
• Ability to think strategically
• High Proficiency with Microsoft and key project management tools including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Excellence in presentation skills including development of Exec. level presentation materials and presenting verbally to Exec. leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to execute on high profile initiatives (planning, delivery and supporting skills.
• Ability to view the business comprehensively across all LOB
• Adept at business intelligence
• Adept at bringing groups to consensus

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification

Education

• Bachelors Business related field
• Masters preferred but not required

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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. 
 

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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