Manager, Software Application Development - myPBM

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Job Description

The Application Development Manager is responsible for managing the technical needs across PBM Benefits space in the Pharmacy Benefits Management segment.  They have accountability for the development, operations and support myPBM suite of applications.  This position works closely with other technical leaders of the myPBM space & Claims Adjudication team to assess business goals, strategic objectives and to build a comprehensive and achievable multi-year roadmap for the the myPBM teams. 

This role will be expected to collaborate very closely with Business Stakeholders, Value Pool Product Managers/Owners and Engineering teams in different development environments.  They will work closely with senior leaders to ensure that investments are aligned to the Enterprise strategic goals and technology roadmap.

Responsibilities

- Understands, manages and reports the technical needs across the the overall web portfolio of applications and processes used in the management of PBM processes with a focus on delivering high quality business outcomes.

- Analyzes operational practices for effectiveness and practicality, while creating a culture which is innovative in its approach to solutions.

- Serves as the first point of contact for planning development needs for new initiatives, as well as act as the point of escalation with the existing development resources.

- Establishes a clear vision aligned with company values; sets specific challenging and achievable objectives and action plans; motivates others to balance customer needs, budgets, and business success.

- Liaises with technical advisors to determine automation, training and enhanced skillsets needed across the portfolio.

- Supports both the business and technical understanding of the customer experience, back-end technologies/capabilities and business operations.

- Develops an organization that attracts, selects, and retains high caliber, diverse talent able to successfully achieve or exceed stated goals; builds a cohesive team that works well together and across other technology segment functions.

Required Qualification

-5+ years of progressive experience in IT with an emphasis on engineering development including:

• Demonstrates a keen awareness of the member experience while seeking opportunities for automation and innovation to reduce dependency on high risk legacy platforms.

• Experience in identifying and documenting business needs working interactively and effectively with technical resources.

• Customer-first orientation and strong passion for delivering quality tools, information and content in service to consumer needs.

• Ability and desire to work collaboratively and experienced in driving projects to completion on time and within budget.

• Proficient with communication across multiple levels of an organization.

• 3 + years direct management experience including performance reviews, annual salary, etc. and leading cross-functional teams and or vendor resources ( in a technical environment.

• 3 + years of cloud development and software development experience in AWS or Azure

Preferred Qualification

• 8+ years experience in IT with an emphasis on engineering development

• 5 + years of cloud development in Aws/Azure and Software development in Angular, Java Spring environment

• 5 + years of experience with core infrastructure development and integration

• Understanding of source control, build and test automation, and experience managing DevOps/SecOps practices

• Experience with the Azure, AWS and GCP cloud platforms.

• Experience with microservices & webservice based API integrations

• A passion for developing impactful and useful technology to solve business problems.

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering discipline or relevant work experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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. 
 

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

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