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Position Summary
As a member of the Aetna Group Retiree Product & Innovation team, the Sr. Manager, Product & Innovation will support a multi-functional team to develop, produce, pilot, implement, and service new products/programs designed to meet current and emerging market needs, drive significant profitable growth and retention of our market.  The Sr. Manager will partner with cross business and enterprise resources and contribute across strategy, business development, product gating and prioritization, and member / sponsor experience design and execution areas.  The Sr. Manager will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with senior executives, manage a complex portfolio of initiatives and priorities, and contribute to analysis, guidance, and direction to Group Retiree leaders that advance bold ideas to grow Aetna products, understand customer needs, and attract new business as well as retain customers.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional strategic projects to identify new & emerging solutions executed in partnership with senior leadership, sales and account management
• Leads formulation, preparation, and communication of strategic plans that identify outsize opportunities for growth – demonstrating and holding business partners accountable for deliverables based on product offering, competitive position, network, marketing, distribution, etc.
• Supports definition and leadership of ongoing product innovation process and governance.
• Leads market & consumer research associated with business opportunities, issues, and plan formulation; leads translation of market opportunity & solutions through the development of business cases
• Effectively facilitates cross-enterprise meetings and strategic workshops, including preparation and driving tangible outcomes to deadlines and expectations
• Stimulates strategic thinking in support of business direction, including proactively identifying opportunities, gaps, risks to successful execution
• Leverage business acumen across CVS Health businesses to create differentiation driving Aetna growth
• Act as a trusted advisor to key leaders in the business 

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years managed care/health insurance industry experience.
• Product strategy and development skills
• Medicare/Medicare Advantage knowledge.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Proven track record managing complex projects and or programs that resulted in market differentiation
• Multiple years proven leadership experience setting strategic direction and influencing change that resulted in quantifiable positive outcomes.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written, with ability to influence across functions and at all levels; strong presentation and persuasion skills
• Highly organized; thrives working across multiple work streams in a fast-paced, complex working environment
• Project/product management experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$67,900.00 - $182,549.00

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. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/18/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.