Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Enablement

CVS Health•Hartford, CT

2d•$82,940 - $199,144

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Enablement strengthens how the Marketing Engagement & Loyalty (ME&L) organization plans, operates, communicates and delivers against its priorities. Working across ME&L and with key partners, this individual orchestrates organizational planning, enables executive readiness, improves colleague engagement and develops impact storytelling. The role calls for strategic perspective, sound business judgment, operating discipline and strong communication skills. The successful candidate creates clarity from complexity, anticipates needs, connects priorities and translates information into clear plans, recommendations and compelling communications.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business operations, marketing, organizational effectiveness, communications, program leadership or related fields.
Highly organized, with experience bringing structure and operating discipline to complex portfolios or initiatives while anticipating needs, managing competing priorities and driving follow-through.
Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear plans, recommendations and audience-appropriate communications.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work, build alignment without direct authority, and balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to apply approved AI tools to synthesize information, strengthen planning and communications, and improve day-to-day productivity, using sound judgment and following responsible-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
Experience in marketing, health care, insurance or another regulated industry.
Experience connecting portfolio planning, organizational engagement or executive communications to business outcomes.
High initiative and comfort with ambiguity.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, specialized training and relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

Translate priorities into coordinated plans and operating rhythms that strengthen alignment, visibility, ownership and follow-through.
Assess portfolio health, surface risks and dependencies, and provide leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
Maintain a holistic, forward-looking view of cross-team priorities and leadership commitments, coordinating timelines, owners, inputs and logistics to prepare teams and keep deliverables on track.
Synthesize strategies, performance information and cross-functional input into concise narratives and recommendations tied to business priorities.
Develop an integrated team engagement plan that strengthens colleague connection, collaboration and understanding of business priorities.
Define the purpose and outcomes for organizational forums and create communications connecting priorities and accomplishments to business outcomes.