CVS Health · 14 hours ago
Executive Director - Strategy, Architecture and Application Modernization
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $335K/yr
15+ years expCVS Health is committed to building a world of health around every individual, offering a connected and compassionate health experience. The Executive Director of Strategy, Architecture, and Application Modernization is responsible for defining and delivering enterprise-level solution strategies and architectures that align with business objectives and technology strategy, driving innovation and collaboration between business and technology teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement CNP-wide architecture strategies that accelerate digital transformation, strengthen interoperability across platforms and lines of business, and ensure cohesive, scalable, and future‑ready technology capabilities that align with organizational goals
Promote a product‑oriented mindset across teams and define enterprise architecture operating models and governance frameworks that ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with business and technology strategy
Apply a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem—including core admin workflows, payer/provider/plan sponsor dynamics, regulatory influences, and interoperability requirements—to define and guide a forward‑looking CNP technology strategy that accelerates modernization and supports emerging business capabilities
Advocate for and collaboratively shape new architectural solutions while leveraging a deep understanding of existing patterns to ensure alignment, scalability, and long‑term enterprise value
Influence, negotiate, and build consensus with executive stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
Lead and facilitate tough conversations with business and IT leaders, constructively challenging assumptions and guiding decision-making in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
Foster a culture of inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and constructive dissent is valued
Oversee end-to-end solution architecture for complex initiatives, ensuring scalability, resiliency, security, and compliance
Guide integration architecture for APIs, services, and data models across hybrid environments
Evaluate and recommend AI/ML and cloud-based tools to enhance business capabilities
Define, own, and continually assess the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our mainframe application suite
Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Act as an executive coach inside CNP and to peer organizations
Qualification
Required
15+ years in enterprise architecture and engineering roles, with at least 10 years in leadership positions
Experience modernizing large-scale mainframe applications
Experience in healthcare IT, with knowledge of the healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards
Experience communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner at all levels of the organization
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Proven track record of influencing without direct authority and successfully driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in business terms
Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and operating systems (z/OS)
Experience designing and developing applications that leverage some of the following: COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, and VSAM
Expertise in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP in particular), API design, data governance, and DevOps practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and low-code/no-code platforms
Benefits
Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
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
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
Recent News
2026-01-25
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