Senior Manager, Strategic Planning (IC)

About the role

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. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of our Behavioral Health business—one of the fastest-growing and most critical areas within healthcare. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you’ll 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in strategy, consulting, product, healthcare, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, etc preferred) or equivalent professional experience

Skills

• 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

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $67,900.00 - $199,144.00 annually. This pay range represents the 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 also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range, and includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Benefits

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs and other resources