Senior Manager Software Development

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.

As part of the Finance Technology & Software Development Engineering organization, you will be expected to lead a high performing team of Java/Angular full‑stack engineers as a Sr. Engineering Manager as well as engineers who work on legacy systems. You will build high-quality, usable products for customers and stakeholders. You are expected to be proficient in all critical functions of the application development and lead/guide team throughout the software development life cycle operations, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

This role is crucial for ensuring the successful completion of IT initiatives and driving innovation within the engineering team.

• Lead multiple development teams consisting of Senior and Associate level engineers primarily focused on providing guidance, mentorship, and achieving company's business objectives
• Leads the design, development, and management of data-intensive applications, including systems that process high-volume transactions, complex data flows, and large-scale data pipelines across distributed platforms
• Drives data architecture and data flow strategies, ensuring clear data lineage, system integration, and scalability across operational and analytical platforms
• Oversees large-scale data migration initiatives, including legacy system modernization, historical data movement, data validation, and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy, auditability, and minimal business disruption
• Set technical direction and strategy for the team aligning with organizational goals
• Manage large cross functional projects and collaborate with multiple partners, aligning priorities, resolving conflicts, and maintaining productive relationships
• Plan, organize and execute software development projects from inception to delivery
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical solutions for timely resolution; facilitates risk assessments by troubleshooting production issues, assessing available resources, and providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime
• Participate in technical solutions, provide technical guidance and on time delivery
• Review and approve engineering designs, technical documentation, and project plans
• Researches and evaluates the latest software development technologies, methodologies, and industry trends, capitalizing on innovative technology solutions and integrating best options
• Define and refine delivery processes, disaster recovery plans, and release plans
• Develop and implement strategies to drive technical excellence and innovation. Ensure the department adheres to best practices, quality standards, and industry trends
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team
• Provide expert technical guidance for complex challenges and make informed decisions
• Hire future talent, provide coaching to existing talent, performance reviews, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes continuous learning opportunities
• Manage staffing, budgeting, and equipment procurement
• Perform capacity planning for multiple teams as well as high level project estimates
• Communicate to business leaders of any abnormalities
• Provide oversight of scheduled releases to ensure stability and accuracy; foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team
• Delivers expert technical guidance, makes informed decisions, and supports the team when faced with complex challenges

• 7+ years of experience working with enterprise solution delivery in a large-scale distributed software design environment, preferably in a J2EE development environment with strong leadership experience
• 6+…