Agile Implementation Lead

We're building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.

At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold themselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything they do.

Position Summary

Leads Agile implementation across new programs and products, establishing scrum team structures, coaching through change, and managing Agile Practice Leads. Owns delivery of cross-functional, cross-domain technology initiatives. Contributes to enterprise technology strategy and product alignment including selection of new processes, influencing product model implementation, and execute on technology solutions.

What you will do

• Lead enterprise delivery of multiple, highly complex technology initiatives aligned to government lines of business.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to execute delivery of value-based outcomes based on the product roadmap.
• Contribute to business objectives and strategies to increase productivity and enable faster time-to-market for products and features.
• Manage annual portfolio budgets of $35M – $50M and a team of 10-12 scrum masters and/or program managers.
• Identify initiative delivery risks and issues, and manage through to mitigation and resolution.
• Drive Agile adoption across the organization, including engaging with executive stakeholders to communicate Agile value, influence prioritization, and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive business outcomes by increasing productivity, accelerating time-to-market, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and execute change management plans to support Agile transformation and sustainability.
• Define and manage metrics and reporting standards to provide visibility into Agile performance and inform continuous improvement.
• Lead talent development initiatives, including coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of professional experience, including 3–5 years in people management roles with 5+ direct reports.
• Experience managing budgets of $30M+.
• Strong execution and delivery skills, with a focus on planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience implementing Agile practices in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Familiarity with additional software delivery methodologies, including SAFe and Waterfall.
• Demonstrated ability to influence enterprise strategy and lead large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Mastery of problem-solving, decision-making, and growth mindset principles.
• Experience with innovation management, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile Certification (e.g., SM, RTE, SPC, ICP-ACC) preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $144,200.00 - $288,400.00.

Benefits

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.