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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our Pension and Investment Management technology organization. This leader will be responsible for managing several platform teams supporting established on-premises SQL Server–based, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, and .NET applications. This is a high-visibility leadership role accountable for execution, day-to-day delivery, and the continued stability and performance of the systems our business depends on.
The successful candidate is a hands-on people leader who thrives in a complex, regulated enterprise environment, brings disciplined operational rigor, and can partner credibly with investment, finance, and operations stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple engineering teams supporting on-premises SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, and .NET Investment Management platforms, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Own day-to-day delivery across the portfolio — planning, prioritization, estimation, release management, and on-time execution of enhancements, defect resolution, and business-driven change.
- Ensure platform stability and operational resilience, including production support, incident and problem management, on-call coverage, root-cause analysis, and service-level commitments.
- Manage the health of the existing data warehouse and reporting estate, covering batch schedules, ETL processes, SQL development, data quality, reconciliation, and period-end/close reporting cycles.
- Partner with investment management, finance, operations, and risk stakeholders to translate business priorities into executable technical plans and realistic delivery commitments.
- Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge continuity across long-standing applications and databases, reducing key-person dependency.
- Govern change management, release controls, access controls, and audit readiness in line with enterprise architecture, security, privacy, and compliance standards.
- Manage vendor and third-party data provider relationships, including integration support, contract-driven obligations, and escalation paths.
- Oversee capacity planning, infrastructure lifecycle needs, patching, upgrades, and disaster recovery testing for supported environments.
- Report clearly and regularly on delivery status, risks, dependencies, and operational metrics to senior technology and business leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, application engineering, platform engineering, enterprise data warehousing, or related technology leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading large-scale data warehouse and application teams, preferably with a background in SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, .NET or other on-premises enterprise data warehouse platforms.
- Strong hands-on understanding of relational database design, dimensional modeling, stored procedures, query and performance tuning, ETL/batch processing, job scheduling, and data reconciliation in on-premises environments.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with business teams and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver technical applications
- Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, developing engineering talent, and leading delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
- Strong understanding of enterprise security, access controls, data privacy, audit requirements, production support, incident management, and operational resilience.
- Working knowledge of Java and .NET application environments, including support, troubleshooting, and release practices for established enterprise applications.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to senior business stakeholders and translate business priorities into executable technology plans.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in investment management, asset management, insurance, capital markets, financial services, or risk analytics environments.
- Prior experience with investment data platforms, portfolio analytics systems, market data platforms, research data environments, or finance reporting ecosystems.
- Familiarity with ASP.NET or long-standing web-based reporting applications supporting business and regulatory reporting.
- Familiarity with Oracle SQR or similar batch reporting and data processing technologies.
- Experience integrating internal and third-party financial data providers such as Bloomberg, State Street, Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, or similar vendors.
- Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, source control discipline, data quality frameworks, and production observability.
- Experience operating in a regulated enterprise environment with formal architecture, security, privacy, and governance processes.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$118,450.00 - $284,280.00
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. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, application engineering, platform engineering, enterprise data warehousing, or related technology leadership roles
- Experience leading large-scale data warehouse and application teams
- Background with SQL Server, Java, COBOL, Linux, Mainframe, .NET, or other on-premises enterprise data warehouse platforms
- Hands-on understanding of relational database design, dimensional modeling, stored procedures, query and performance tuning, ETL/batch processing, job scheduling, and data reconciliation
- Ability to collaborate with business teams and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver technical applications
- Experience managing technical teams, developing engineering talent, and leading delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- Understanding of enterprise security, access controls, data privacy, audit requirements, production support, incident management, and operational resilience
- Working knowledge of Java and .NET application environments, including support, troubleshooting, and release practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business priorities into executable technology plans
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in investment management, asset management, insurance, capital markets, financial services, or risk analytics
- Experience with investment data platforms, portfolio analytics systems, market data platforms, research data environments, or finance reporting ecosystems
- Familiarity with ASP.NET or established web-based reporting applications
- Familiarity with Oracle SQR or similar batch reporting and data processing technologies
- Experience integrating internal and third-party financial data providers such as Bloomberg, State Street, Moody's, S&P, or Fitch
- Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, source control discipline, data quality frameworks, and production observability
- Experience operating in a regulated enterprise environment with formal architecture, security, privacy, and governance processes
- Master's degree
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
