Lead Director - Construction Program Management

Position Summary

As the Lead Director, Construction Program Management, you will be responsible for leading efforts to develop and implement new programs across our retail and enterprise business units as well as to support existing programs. Working closely with key business sponsors across departments such as Front Store, Pharmacy, Minute Clinic, Enterprise, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, Real Estate, PBM, Coram, Omnicare, Shared Services, IT, and others, you will guide new initiative development from concept through scoping, development, testing, and ultimately deployment.

You will serve as a primary contact with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure programs adhere to program‑management best practices, ensuring program quality, maximizing efficiency, driving speed to market, and increasing ROI. As a leader within the Construction, Property Administration and Real Estate department, you will engage and collaborate with business partners to set direction, deliver results, build high‑performing teams, and develop talent.

• 45% – Lead development of comprehensive construction program management for all new business initiatives in the retail business unit
• 20% – Establish and guide process improvement efforts to drive overall program execution performance, including identifying and achieving cost efficiencies, streamlining time‑to‑market schedules, and achieving maximum client satisfaction
• 20% – Ensure there is continual direct communication with key business sponsors and program management team members to establish and strengthen working partnerships required for successful program development and execution, expectation management, and budget adherence
• 15% – Facilitate team development for key personnel through IDP structuring and by providing stretch assignment responsibilities to further strengthen the team’s construction program management bench strength

• 10 years or more of progressively responsible experience in relevant construction program management or construction project management, and/or related disciplines, including leadership and budget accountability

• 10+ years construction program management experience, ideally in a retail environment
• 5+ years demonstrated leadership and management, with the ability to set business goals, drive accountability, and deliver results
• 5+ years experience managing budgets and financial performance for programs or portfolios
• Able to travel 5–10%
• Advanced experience with Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

• Knowledge and experience in organizational development (organization structure/change management)
• Ability to partner across boundaries and influence cross‑functional teams while building trust
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present to executive teams
• Advanced experience with Tririga, Ariba, MS Project Server

• "Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, or Design, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), or equivalent knowledge gained from education and/or work experience."
• Master’s Degree and PMP Certification preferred

Pay range: $ – $ (base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary). The actual base salary offer will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors. Additional compensation may include bonus, commission, short‑term incentive and equity award programs.

This full‑time position includes a comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings, wellness programs, and other resources. Eligibility requirements apply.

CVS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.