Project Manager, Implementation Management – CVS Health Specialty Pharmacy

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As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager within the Implementation Management Office at CVS Health Specialty Pharmacy, you will be responsible for operating an agile based /SDLC for a project team consisting of business resources while working with engineering in an implementation of large, complex business-oriented projects.  The Project Manager will also be responsible for execution, risk and issue management and mitigation planning, project plan creation, budget, and resource management.  In this role, you will assist with improving program and project management practices to ensure alignment with Specialty Pharmacy’s strategic objectives. You will manage the full lifecycle of initiatives—from initiation through implementation and manage performance monitoring, ensuring measurable outcomes that support operational efficiency align with business growth goals. You will be expected to have business acumen and a demonstrated ability to learn business processes, specifically operations.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in project and program management, strong financial and resource planning, delivery, and execution skills. You will be a change agent, capable of influencing across functions and levels to deliver transformative outcomes.

Responsibilities

Program and Project management delivery and execution:

• Creating and adapting project plans, schedules, and resource forecasting as required throughout the project to respond to emerging requirements, outside dependencies and risks based on key value, OKR’s and prioritized work.
• Facilitate project/program level meetings.
• Leverage CRAIID Log for Issue/Risk documentation and mitigation plans

 Driving continuous improvement:

• Conducting Lessons learned Recommend improvements and assist in changes to best practice. 
• Continue to drive change management discussions with a focus on high priority work based on value, KPI’s, OKR’s

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence:

• Partner with internal partner organizations to manage dependencies, adjust plans, and maintain momentum across initiatives to align on delivery and execution of major programs and key initiatives.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members to build organizational capability and project leadership depth.

Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Forecast and manage resource allocation and budgets on a weekly basis, ensuring optimal utilization and financial accountability.
• Develop actionable insights from analytics and report on team productivity, velocity, and quality.
• Conduct regular status reviews and deliver updates in both formal and informal settings to key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of work experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager required
• Proficient communication skills and organizational skills
• Experience working in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.
• Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Adept at collaboration, communication and teamwork
• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.
• Understanding of various software development methodologies including Waterfall, SCRUM/Agile/Kanban
• Proficient in MS Suite of Products including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, One Note, Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification / Scrum Certifications
• Experience in Healthcare industry
• Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as CA Rally, Confluence, SharePoint
• Understanding of resource allocations, forecasting, and budgeting
• Smartsheet knowledge

Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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. 
 

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 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/28/2025

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