Executive Director - Technology Strategy

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As one of the largest Medicare and Individual and Family plan carriers in the United States, Aetna supports over 6 million members on its core Administrative (Billing, Enrollment, and Claims) platforms. As a part of the team that develops, procures, and supports the technology underpinning one of the largest Medicare and Individual and Family plans footprint, you will be leading the creation and evergreening of the technology strategy supporting the business strategy for these lines of business. In this role, you will need to understand what it will take to win in the market today and tomorrow from a business lens and be able to clearly articulate how technology enables us to compete and win. You will need to have a broad base of technology knowledge along with business strategy skills- healthcare knowledge is a plus. A passion for helping to lead the transformation of healthcare through the use of technology is a must.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

Leads the technology strategy supporting the business strategy for Medicare and Individual and Family plans, overseeing the development and execution of technology strategies, roadmaps, and initiatives.

Develops and drives the overall technology strategy, in alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and long-term goals.

Leads programs to conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify new growth opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and evaluate market trends and dynamics.

Communicates with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define strategic objectives and priorities, ensuring alignment across different departments and functions.

Leads the strategic planning process, facilitating discussions, setting goals and objectives, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and success.

Evaluates and approves potential strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or investments that align with the organization's strategic direction.

Drives the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring effective project management, resource allocation, and timely execution.

Fosters a culture of innovation and strategic thinking within the organization, encouraging the generation of new ideas and driving continuous improvement in business processes and practices.

Communicates the business strategy and progress to the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates, presentations, and reports to ensure transparency and alignment.

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience with the following

• Experience in leading product strategy and business outcomes or leading engineering teams delivering critical business capabilities or technology strategy definition

• Strong technical acumen coupled with strategic vision

• Clear and compelling in written and spoken communication, including explaining complex technical concepts to senior non technical AND technical executives

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage simultaneously competing priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification. MBA Preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is

$175,100.00 - $334,750.00

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.

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.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/10/2025

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