We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
The Strategic Planning Sr. Manager plays a key role in shaping the future of our Behavioral Health business—one of the fastest-growing and most critical areas within healthcare. This role partners closely with senior leadership to define and execute strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, and translate insights into actionable plans. Blending strategy development with hands-on execution, this position offers broad exposure across the business, including product strategy, partnerships, and enterprise initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong problem-solver who can connect data, market context, and business needs to inform decisions and drive impact.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Support development of the organization’s strategic direction, with a focus on growth, performance, and long-term value creation within Behavioral Health
- Partner with senior leaders to shape and advance strategic priorities, including preparing executive-ready materials and facilitating decision-making
- Evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., partnerships, new products, and strategic investments) through structured analysis and business case development
- Lead and support strategic initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment, momentum, and measurable outcomes
- Synthesize insights across multiple sources (market trends, internal performance, and stakeholder perspectives) to identify opportunities and risks
- Assess competitive positioning and evolving industry dynamics to inform strategy and differentiation
- Conduct financial and operational analysis (e.g., revenue implications, cost drivers, utilization trends) to support key decisions
- Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., clinical, product, network, operations) to drive alignment and deliver on strategic initiatives
- Contribute to a high-visibility portfolio of work with regular exposure to executive leadership
Required Qualifications
- 6-8 years of experience in strategy, consulting, product, healthcare, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
- Proven ability to manage and execute across multiple priorities and workstreams
- Effective communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence without authority
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare, with a preference for Behavioral Health
- Proficiency in financial analysis and business case development
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, etc preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$67,900.00 - $199,144.00
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
- 6-8 years of experience in strategy, consulting, product, healthcare, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Proven ability to manage and execute across multiple priorities and workstreams.
- Effective communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset with ability to influence without authority.
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare, preferably Behavioral Health.
- Proficiency in financial analysis and business case development.
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.
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