Lead Director – Data Engineering

CVS Health

Lead Director of Analytics Engineering at CVS Health owning a Data, AI, and ML product portfolio. Engaging with senior stakeholders and leading AI-driven product delivery and team growth.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,200 - $288,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a Data, AI/ML product portfolio spanning Personalization and Marketing
Define and drive the technical roadmap, balancing innovation, and agile delivery with operational stability and reliability
Lead the strategic shift from rule-based campaigns to AI and agent-based orchestration
Oversee full-scale AI/ML & Data pipelines including deep-learning models and optimization capabilities
Lead architecture reviews, design forums, and technical sessions across Data Science, Engineering, and Technology teams
Ensure engineering standards are maintained across the portfolio - covering solution design, security, and Data, AI Ops practices
Drive agile delivery within the Squad model, managing dependencies across a matrixed environment, and removing blockers
Coach and grow engineering leaders and senior ICs and build a strong internal talent pipeline
Serve as a trusted partner to Senior stakeholders across Data Science and Business teams
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-relevant narratives for Executive and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in technical roles within software engineering, data engineering, or analytics
5+ years designing and building data and analytics solutions, including Data/ML pipelines, products or decision systems at scale
5+ years deploying cloud-native applications on Azure, GCP, or AWS, with working knowledge of modern Data & AI Ops and patterns
5+ years leading and growing engineering teams delivering complex, production-grade analytical systems
Demonstrated ability to engage in technical architecture and design conversations, including trade-off analysis and solution design
Experience operating in agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Squad model, or equivalent)
Strong executive communication skills with experience influencing senior stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
other resources, based on eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIMLdata engineeringanalytics solutionsdata pipelinescloud-native applicationsdeep-learning modelsoptimization capabilitiessolution designtechnical architecture

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationinfluencingproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinkingnarrative translationstakeholder engagementagile delivery