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Strategic Business Initiatives Project Manager

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CVS Health

Strategic Business Initiatives Project Manager

Hartford, CT

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Position Summary

At Aetna, we are committed to helping our members achieve their best health in an affordable, convenient and comprehensive manner. Group Retiree Solutions (GRS) is a core component of the Aetna Medicare Organization. Our vision is to develop an industry-leading group retiree health care business by delivering unrivaled value to our plan sponsors and members alike. We aspire to provide personalized, member-centric care that treats retirees like human beings during a sensitive chapter in their lives. We work as a strategic partner that is uniquely committed to helping our clients reach their benefit goals. Imagination, innovation, accountability and teamwork, with an emphasis on structure and process, drive us to deliver unparalleled results.

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GRS is seeking to hire a new Project Manager within the Strategic Business Initiatives (SBI) Team.

This individual will be responsible for:
  • Applying in-depth knowledge to lead and manage cross-functional projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Administering leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance.
  • Proactively partnering with the Underwriting, New Business Sales, Account Management, MSO teams and various business partners to build upon and enhance our end-to-end performance management process and workflows.
  • Developing performance dashboards and managing, tracking and reporting results against performance guarantee activity and other key projects as assigned to drive project progress, mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Continuously building cross-functional relationships with various stakeholders to ensure project objectives are discussed, evaluated, tracked and routinely reported out on (via monthly business reviews, etc.).
  • Implementing project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.
  • Collaborating with teammates and business partners to drive process improvements and enhancements and implementing new ideas that support optimal member/customer experience and improve overall team efficiency.
  • Performing additional cross-functional duties as needed to ensure departmental and business unit goals are met.
This individual is a critical member of the GRS Strategic Business Initiatives team and is integral in delivering on our commitment to offer seamless execution across our internal processes. The ideal candidate is a motivated, dependable, self-starter who possesses an enterprise mindset, thrives from team collaboration, and is experienced in project management.

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience managing projects and initiatives.
  • 10+ years of total business experience.
  • Excellent analytical and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to deliver and communicate results in fast-paced environments.
  • Problem-solver and independent thinker, with track record of meeting team objectives and business goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Track record of creating consensus for change and implementing process improvement strategies.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office.
  • Well-rounded business acumen with excellent analytical and project management skills.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)
Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$46,988.00 - $112,200.00

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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/27/2024

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

Client-provided location(s): Hartford, CT, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0416185
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program