Senior Manager, Dental Product Management and Development

CVS Health • Hartford, CT

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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. Position Summary Contributes to the product portfolio for Aetna Dental by leading market analysis, product strategy, and new product development initiatives. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic thought partner, driving cross-functional collaboration, supporting sales, and guiding products through the full lifecycle—from concept through launch and ongoing optimization. The position plays a key role in shaping product strategy, ensuring strong go-to-market execution, and aligning product decisions with customer, market, and business needs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or product development within the insurance or healthcare industry; dental insurance experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional collaboration and facilitating meetings with Sales and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently to conduct market research, analyze data, and deliver clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Experience managing products through a formal product development and governance process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for executive, sales, and operational audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills, growth mindset, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with dental insurance products, including PPO and DHMO designs, reimbursement methodologies, and network considerations.
• Experience supporting sales training or readiness activities, including product education sessions or training materials.
• Experience collaborating on marketing and go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, value propositions, and launch support.
• Experience monitoring market and competitive trends to guide product strategy and portfolio decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead market, customer, and competitive research to identify opportunities for new products, enhancements, and portfolio optimization; synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Develop and evolve product strategies, requirements, and roadmaps incorporating customer feedback, sales insights, and cross-functional input.
• Own products across the full product lifecycle, including concept development, business case support, development, launch, performance monitoring, and retirement planning.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Network, Finance, Legal, and Compliance.
• Partner with Sales as a product subject matter expert, supporting sales enablement, field education, and market feedback.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Go-to-Market partners to support successful product launches, including positioning, value propositions, training materials, and launch communications.
• Translate complex product, operational, and regulatory considerations into concise manager- and executive-level readouts.
• Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while balancing strategy and execution.
• Provide informal mentorship and guidance to peers or junior team members as needed.

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