CVS Health

Manager, Care Program Strategy and Operations

CVS Health$66K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in healthcare strategy, consulting, population health, or clinical operations
  • Demonstrated experience in launching pilots and scaling initiatives nationally
  • Strong project management skills in multi-stakeholder environments
  • Experience in managing or mentoring a team with a collaborative style
  • Ability to synthesize data and build persuasive business cases
  • Comfortable in ambiguous, high-growth settings
  • Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategy and execution of Diabetes and Hypertension programs
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of clinical interventions from pilot to national scale
  • Lead and develop a small team while ensuring program accountability
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment without formal authority
  • Collaborate with regional teams to implement central strategies
  • Monitor key metrics to inform program decisions

Benefits

  • Mission-driven role making a measurable impact on Medicare patients' health outcomes
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and 401K match options
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Opportunities for leadership development and education stipends
  • Flexible work environment with new center setups
  • High levels of responsibility and opportunities for rapid advancement
Full Job Description

As a Manager, Care Strategy and Operations, you will play a critical role in supporting our Oak Street Health patients, providers and business by owning the strategy and execution for two of our highest-priority clinical initiatives. You’ll lead a small team while working at the intersection of our central functions (“Treehouse”) and field-based clinical operations — translating program design into consistent, measurable delivery across Oak Street centers nationwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage the programs. Lead strategy, execution, and continuous improvement for our Diabetes and Hypertension programs. Evaluate how they interact with broader Oak Street initiatives to drive clinical and economic results.

  • Build and scale. Manage the full lifecycle of clinical interventions — from pilot design and launch through proof of concept and national scale.

  • Lead a team. Manage and develop 1–3 direct reports, building capacity while maintaining accountability for program outcomes.

  • Drive cross-functional alignment. Partner with clinical, operational, and regional leaders to build business cases and move initiatives forward without formal authority over those teams.

  • Ensure field execution. Collaborate with regional teams to translate central strategy into consistent clinical and operational practice at the center level.

  • Track what matters. Monitor and communicate key metrics — quality measures, utilization, and financial impact — and use data to drive program decisions.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in healthcare strategy, consulting, population health, consulting, or clinical operations. Bachelor's degree required.

  • Demonstrated ability to launch pilots and scale initiatives across a distributed, national footprint

  • Strong project management skills across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

  • Experience managing or mentoring others, with a collaborative leadership style

  • Comfortable synthesizing data to build compelling business cases and influence senior stakeholders

  • Thrives in ambiguous, high-growth environments; change-oriented without losing rigor

  • Bachelor’s degree required

What does being “Oaky” look like?

  • Radiating positive energy
  • Assuming good intentions
  • Creating an unmatched patient experience
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Taking ownership and delivering results
  • Being relentlessly determined

Oak Street Health Benefits:

  • Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
  • Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
  • Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
  • New centers and flexible work environments
  • Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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. 

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 .

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.

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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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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.

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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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