Lead Director - Construction Program Management

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Position Summary

The Lead Director, Construction Program Management is responsible for leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of construction-related programs across retail and enterprise business units. This role ensures successful delivery of new initiatives-from concept through deployment-while optimizing existing programs for performance, efficiency, and return on investment.

Partnering closely with cross-functional leaders across Front Store, Pharmacy, MinuteClinic, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Operations, Real Estate, and IT, this leader drives program excellence, accelerates time-to-market, and ensures alignment with strategic business objectives.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Capital Project Planning, this role oversees program budgets, governance, and execution standards while leading a high-performing team of program management professionals.

Program Leadership & Execution (50%)

• Lead end-to-end construction program management for new business initiatives across the retail portfolio
• Guide programs from concept, scoping, and testing through full-scale deployment
• Ensure alignment with program management best practices to drive quality, speed, and ROI

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement (20%)

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance execution, reduce costs, and accelerate timelines
• Drive consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all construction programs

Stakeholder & Relationship Management (20%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment on scope, budget, and timelines
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership

Team Leadership & Development (10%)

• Lead and develop a team of Senior Program Managers, Program Managers, and support staff
• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and stretch assignments
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Required Experience

• 15+ years of construction program or project management experience, preferably in a retail environment
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing teams
• Strong experience managing large-scale budgets and capital programs
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence senior stakeholders

Technical & Professional Skills

• Expertise in construction program lifecycle management, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance
• Strong business acumen with a focus on cost optimization and ROI
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with project and program management tools (e.g., MS Project)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with organizational design and change management
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Tririga, Ariba, and MS Project Server
• Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, matrixed organizations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Master's degree preferred

Additional Information

• Travel: 5-10%

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.

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: 07/31/2026

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