Category Business Manager

CVS Health • Woonsocket, RI

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Category Business Manager The Category Business Manager plays a critical role in driving category growth through advanced analytics, strategic insight, and strong business acumen. This role combines deep category management expertise with analytical rigor to uncover opportunities, optimize performance, and support seasonal business initiatives. We are seeking a proactive, data-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver meaningful business impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience analyzing complex business problems, synthesizing insights, and delivering data-backed recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, with the ability to use data to form, validate, and support strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, and Tableau.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Business, Economics, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive category analyses that inform business objectives and drive financial growth.
• Leverage advanced analytics and reporting to identify trends, growth opportunities, and whitespace within the category.
• Create, interpret, and communicate analytical outputs—including Excel models, dashboards, and performance reports—to support data-driven decision-making.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling PowerPoint presentations that influence senior leadership and summarize business performance and strategy.
• Execute weekly and seasonal reporting for enterprise leadership, ensuring insights are timely, relevant, and actionable.
• Apply customer behavior insights and market trends to shape category strategies and influence key decisions.
• Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to effectively collaborate on projects and deliverables.
• Communicate complex insights clearly and persuasively, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate constant curiosity, passion for products, and an innovation-driven, consumer-centric mindset.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager