Senior Software Development Engineering Manager, Modernization

CVS Health • Richardson, TX

84d • $118,450 - $236,900

About The Position

As part of the dynamic Claims Adjudication Development Engineering team, you will be expected to be proficient in all critical functions of the application development and will champion SDLC methodologies with a deep understanding of best practices to ensure that quality standards are met. This team directly impacts the lives of our pharmacy customers by creating systems that process prescriptions. The systems we work with process over 10 million scripts a day and is business critical. The IT Development Senior Manager position exists to successfully execute projects / initiatives in an information technology (IT) department. You will coordinate team or group activities with CVS Health and vendor staff resources developing software on IBM iSeries and Cloud platform. You will provide guidance and direction to project teams and direct reports on planning and execution of projects, technical and functional standards and practice, process and procedures, and career development. You will participate in transformation initiatives, annual budgeting, capital processes and quality improvement activities for the organization. We believe for success you should have flexibility, possess a positive outlook, embrace new technologies, and inspire change within a fast-growing environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Information Technology experience including leadership and development management experience in core development and delivery areas.
• 5+ years of experience leading large or multiple application teams to deliver projects and initiatives effectively.
• 8+ years of experience in information technology principles, development methodologies and use of platforms/applications or software products.
• 8+ years of experience mentoring and supervising full time employees work and career development; as well as onsite and offshore vendor relationships.
• 8+ years of experience in handling customer expectations and relationship building.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience managing high performing delivery teams within legacy systems like IBMi and working towards more modern approaches through migration to cloud native and leveraging AI.
• Health Care and PBM background.
• IBMi/AS400 Series, Cloud experience, AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned functional areas through detailed planning of projects, resources and skillset mapping.
• Ensure resources are planned according to the functional and technical skillset required for the project delivery.
• Successfully deliver all projects and programs without compromising quality, budget, scope and schedule.
• Meet scheduled milestones to ensure projects / programs objectives are met in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to project teams and resources on principles, practices and techniques followed within the application area and organization.
• Contribute to IT project planning for one or more business areas; review progress toward plan regularly with clients and make modifications, as necessary.
• Provide quantitative cost/benefit analysis; ensure team is following work, documentation, certification, and audit requirements, as needed.
• Set yearly goals focusing on career development and discuss plan of action to achieve goals.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to address gaps in performance.
• Perform mid-year and year end assessment.
• Provide comprehensive feedback on strengths and development areas.
• Oversee, review and take action on time sheets for CVS and vendor resource to ensure compliance.
• Actively participate in recruitment and selection processes for both CVS and vendor candidates.
• Lead onsite and offshore vendor relationships.
• Consult with business and IT stakeholders during execution of projects to ensure business and IT expectations are being met.
• Address any challenge or road block to accomplish project goals and expectations.
• Identify and develop services and service level agreements (SLAs); educate senior leaders on service-related information and continually improve related processes.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options.
• 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions).
• 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
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees