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Manager, Project Management (IC)

CVS Health

CA · HybridFull-time$54–159K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–159K/yr
Location
CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Manager directs customer benefit plan implementation for self-funded new business clients. The role leads organizational projects from planning through delivery, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality controls. It also includes change management, progress reporting, process improvement, and coaching junior colleagues. Hiring preference is given to candidates able to work Pacific Time Zone.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem SolvingRisk AssessmentIssue ResolutionCross-Functional CollaborationProject ExecutionWork PrioritizationDeadline ManagementResource CoordinationMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelWordPowerPointOutlookAetna Organizations

Qualifications

5+ Years Healthcare Client-Facing ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Hiring preference given to candidates able to work Pacific Time Zone.

Position Summary The Project Manager is responsible for directing all aspects of customer benefit plan implementation of Self- funded New Business Clients. In this position with all key internal and external stakeholders to proactively identify and address critical implementation issues ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied or exceeded.

What you will do Under general direction, lead the planning and execution of key organizational projects, ensuring consistent alignment with organizational goals, timelines, and budget constraints. Develop project plans and team member assignments, defines specific deliverables and deadlines, and establishes project milestones for the organization. Conduct project post-mortems to capture and apply lessons learned to identify areas for improvement and shares process enhancements to optimize project management practices. Implement and enforce quality control processes to identify and resolve any deviations or deficiencies. Develop change management plans and strategies to minimize resistance and ensure successful adoption. Identify project risks and issues, develops risk mitigation strategies, and establishes contingency plans. Prepare and deliver project progress reports, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies. Direct individuals to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest level of attention to detail. Coach junior colleagues in current project management techniques, processes, and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications 5 to 7 years of healthcare client-facing experience, including direct management of client relationships, issue resolution, and successful delivery of healthcare products, services, or implementation initiatives.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, recommend solutions, and drive issues to resolution within established timelines.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

Proven execution and delivery skills, including prioritizing work, managing competing deadlines, coordinating cross-functional resources, and achieving established business objectives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications Comprehensive understanding and strong association with Aetna organizations representing products, services, administration, operations and systems.

Education Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification. Equivalent work experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours 40

Time Type Full time

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is:

$54,300.00 - $159,120.00 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.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

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: 11/22/2026

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

How this job compares

Set against the 15,772 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–159K/yr
  • California median$124–190K/yr988 salary ranges
  • US median$102–170K/yr10,071 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 33% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Management salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,282 open Project Management jobs in California and 15,772 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (12,590 postings).
Education
6,480 of the 15,772 open Project Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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