Lead Director, Strategic Planning

CVS Health

Strategic planning leader at CVS Health managing Aetna strategic programs. Collaborating with executives to develop and execute operational plans and strategies across the organization.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, Florida, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $231,540 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate the development and execution of operational and business unit strategic plans
Manage strategic programs and projects for the Aetna COO and senior leadership team
Develop and maintain excellent relations with executives, customers, operations, and colleagues at all levels
Contribute to the development of complex strategies utilizing project management tools and data analyses
Proactively evaluate program and project activities, build contingency plans, and monitor issue resolutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 10 years’ work experience in health care, insurance or related field
A minimum of 7 years’ experience in strategic program/project management
Must be able to travel 20-30%
Ability to work east coast time zone
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic program managementproject managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship managementproblem-solvingcontingency planning