Lead Director, Strategic Planning- Sales Insights and Effectiveness (IC) - Military Veterans
at CVS Health
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Job Summary:
As the Lead Director of Strategic Planning on our Sales Insights & Effectiveness team, you will be responsible for leading high-profile projects that support the growth, development, and impact of our frontline sales and account management professionals within Commercial & Specialty Markets, a $30B business that serves over 17 million members. You will provide analysis, guidance, and direction in areas such as Talent and Organizational Design. You will also build relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional team members to support various initiatives.
The Lead Director of Strategic Planning independently addresses short-to-mid-term business opportunities and tackles longer-term issues with limited supervision. This role may also oversee small-scale cross-enterprise initiatives and concurrently serve as a team member on cross-functional initiatives based on direction from senior leaders.
Examples of recent projects led by incumbents in this role include:
Field Advisory Council – Leading the strategic planning and collaboration with various business areas to ensure that the Field Advisory Council provides input and feedback on business initiatives that could affect the field's role and the way the company operates.
Competitive Intelligence – Advance the technical solution to provide the field with enhanced competitive intelligence to support their sales efforts. The expansion includes the development of new tools and resources to help sales teams stay ahead of the competition.
Business Partner Framework – Lead the engagement and championing of the platform for partner organizations to consult with the Sales Enablement. The framework aims to minimize any negative impact on the field or their customers while ensuring that internal initiatives gain the desired traction.
Key responsibilities of the Lead Director of Strategic Planning include:
Prepare and communicate strategic operational business, financial, and expense plans.
Lead research that identifies the root cause of business issues
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement plans that address and solve business issues.
Monitor and report on performance relative to plans.
Stimulate strategic thinking in support of business direction.
Develop communication vehicles such as presentations and speeches.
Ensure the use of consistent, efficient, and cost-effective processes and procedures.
Manage special projects that impact the entire organization.
Assist in preparing advocacy material.
Effectively manage the organization's resources including staff, expenses, capital, and assets.
**Position is remote and candidates may reside in any location.
Qualifications:
Minimum 6 years of leadership experience leading large cross functional initiatives. Ability to mentor others and coach for growth.
Minimum 6 years of experience in management consulting, financial analysis, project management, operations management, sales and/or marketing.
Experience in supporting or in a sales or client facing role that can be applied when strategizing and solutioning initiatives.
Experience with mid-sized cross-functional initiatives, with a moderate to high degree of complexity.
Demonstrated relationship management skills at peer levels within an organization and external constituents.
Experience developing analysis, presentations, and support material to successfully implement strategy or change initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree is desired.
Lean background experience
Experience with Talent and Organizational design
Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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At CVS Health we are transforming health care with a shared purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health™
With 300,000 dedicated colleagues including veterans, service members, Guard and Reserve, and military spouses, we are improving the health of communities across America.
We recognize the value of military service and know that the skills and experience our nation's veterans and military spouses possess are unparalleled. As a CVS Health colleague, you’ll find career opportunities across the organization and at every stage of your career. More important, your work will have an impactful purpose on someone’s life, including your own.
As an enduring partner with Military Spouse Employment Partnership for 20 years, we’re committed to providing long-term career potential, opportunity, and support for military spouses.
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