At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
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
We are seeking an experienced Release Train Engineer/IT Program Manager to lead and deliver complex, enterprise-level technology projects/programs within our health insurance organization leveraging agile methodology. This role will manage multi million dollar projects/programs supporting key initiatives that enhance member experience, modernize business systems, and ensure regulatory compliance.
This role will drive end-to-end program execution — from strategy and planning to delivery and performance measurement — while collaborating with executive sponsors, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams. This is a high-visibility position that plays a pivotal role in advancing our organization’s digital transformation and operational excellence.
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-value IT programs aligned with enterprise priorities and business strategy.
- Develop detailed program charters, roadmaps, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery across multiple projects.
- Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams including IT, business operations and infrastructure.
- Oversee program governance, ensuring proper reporting, financial tracking, and risk management.
- Build strong relationships with leadership and subject-matter experts to ensure value-driven outcomes and operational readiness
- Manage vendor engagements and third-party delivery partners to ensure quality, cost, and schedule compliance.
- Monitor key performance indicators, ensuring measurable business outcomes and benefits realization.
- Identify and resolve interdependencies and risks that impact program scope, schedule, or budget.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, providing insight and leadership to guide decision-making.
- Promote best practices in project and program management to improve consistency and predictability of delivery.
- Promote collaboration, supporting the Product Manager/Owner, and driving continuous improvement. Ensures the effective implementation of the Scrum framework, creating a conducive environment for the team's success, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Creates communication mechanisms or feedback loop platforms for effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
Required Qualifications
10+ years experience in Project Management working with cross-functional teams
5+ years experience as Release Train Engineer or leading program management efforts within a large organization.
Strong understanding of healthcare payer systems
Excellent communication, facilitation and stake holder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical, organizational and risk management capabilities
Understanding of software development methodologies
Proficient in following tools:
- Jira, IBM RTC (Rational Team Concert), IBM RRC (Rational Requirement Composer)
- Clarity (for budget management), SharePoint, QuickBase and other Microsoft office tools
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications Preferred: Project Management Professional, RTE and SM Certifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Equivalent experience
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$130,295.00 - $260,590.00
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 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: 12/03/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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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.
