CVS Health

Executive Director, Solution & AI Engineering

CVS Health$175K — $334K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in technology roles, with extensive experience in solution architecture or AI/ML engineering.
  • 8+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
  • Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale architecture including cloud and microservices.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML systems, especially generative AI and LLM-based architectures.
  • Proven ability to translate business strategy into technical roadmaps and execution.
  • Strong presence in presenting to senior leadership and boards.
  • Expertise in solving complex challenges across various technology stacks.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the long-term technical vision and roadmap for AI and solution engineering.
  • Advise technology leadership and the board on AI strategy and emerging technology.
  • Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.
  • Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and managers.
  • Establish frameworks for career development and performance management.
  • Own standards and governance across solution engineering practices.
  • Direct the design and deployment of AI solutions while establishing best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off and wellness programs for work-life balance.
  • Retirement savings options to plan for the future.
  • Additional resources to support overall colleague well-being.
  • Possibility of bonuses and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
CVS Health is reimagining how members engage with their health - combining AI-powered assistance, personalized care navigation, and seamless digital experiences to improve outcomes at scale. As Executive Director of Solution & AI Engineering, you will lead the strategic vision, development and execution of our technology roadmap. You will drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality products that exceed consumer expectations.

As a key strategic leader, you will partner deeply with stakeholders across CVS Health to understand consumers, current product landscape, operational needs, and business goals - developing long-term visions, technical strategies, and roadmaps that deliver value. Design thinking is at the center of all you do, ensuring consumer centricity is the core of everything we build so that we deliver the right value to the right person at the right time.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership
  • Define and drive the long-term technical vision and roadmap for solution engineering and AI engineering, aligned with overall business strategy
  • Serve as a key member of the technology leadership team, advising executives and the board on AI strategy, architecture standards, and emerging technology opportunities
  • Translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions

Team Building & People Management
  • Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary organization of solution engineers, AI engineers, and engineering managers
  • Establish career development frameworks, hiring plans, and performance management practices to attract and retain top technical talent
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

Solution Engineering
  • Own standards, governance, and design review processes across the organization
  • Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, security, resilience, and cost-efficiency
  • Evaluate and select technology platforms, tools, and vendors in partnership with engineering and procurement teams
  • Own delivery of engineering frameworks & products supporting multiple lines of business

AI Engineering
  • Direct the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions, including generative AI
  • Establish best practices for responsible AI development, including model governance, data privacy, and ethical AI use
  • Partner with product, and business teams to identify and prioritize high-value AI use cases

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery
  • Partner with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure solution engineering and AI initiatives deliver measurable business value
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation across the portfolio of solution engineering and AI programs
  • Present technical strategy and progress updates to executive leadership


Required Qualifications
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in technology roles, including significant experience in solution architecture and/or AI/ML engineering
  • 8+ years in people leadership roles, managing managers and building multidisciplinary technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale architecture (cloud, microservices, distributed systems, integration patterns)
  • Familiarity with AI/ML systems, including modern generative AI and LLM-based architectures
  • Track record of translating business strategy into technical roadmaps and executing at scale
  • Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership and/or boards
  • Experience leading large-scale, globally distributed teams, and ensuring the health and stability of production operations.
  • Technical expertise in triaging, understanding, and solving complex challenges across various technology stacks, enterprise integrations, and vendor platforms.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Exposure to cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in an enterprise environment.
  • Background working with software development vendors as delivery partners - including SOW management, onboarding, and performance accountability.


Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree


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.

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.

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. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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Kickstart your career with CVS Health through our internship programs. These opportunities are designed for ambitious students eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. Internships at CVS Health are not only about gaining work experience but also about making meaningful contributions to our ongoing projects.

Professional Growth and Development

CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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