Sr Manager - Communications & Change Management
- CVS Health
- Springfield, Illinois
- Full Time
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 passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
This role is an individual contributor - no direct reports
The Senior Manager, Communications & Change Management is a key contributor within the Operational Readiness team under the UM Center of Excellence , responsible for leading change management and communications for highimpact initiatives across UM Innovation, automation, and operational enablement .
This role owns the endtoend execution of change strategy and communications for select initiatives. They will translate complex process and technology changes into clear, actionable communication materials that enable leaders and operations teams to successfully adopt new ways of working. The Senior Manager operates with strong crossfunctional influence, and handson delivery responsibility in a fastpaced, matrixed environment.
Core Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Delivery
Develop, own, and execute communications plans that support operational readiness and innovation initiatives for UM COE and UM Innovation
Create and manage multiple communication channels and assets including executive messaging, toolkits, presentations, videos, roadshows, and training materials
Translate complex strategies, automation efforts, and technical designs into clear, compelling messaging that drives awareness and adoption
Develop and maintain core communications materials such as key messages, executive briefings, fact sheets, and campaign plans
Support special initiatives through strategic presentations, executive engagement support, and authored content across internal channels
Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
Partner closely with UM Innovation, operational readiness leads, business support teams, and technology partners to align communications and change activities with project delivery
Influence stakeholders across levels and functions without direct authority, balancing competing priorities and perspectives
Serve as a key CVS-Aetna Communications liaison, ensuring effective coordination, reporting alignment, and content optimization across platforms
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead and develop communications team members through coaching, prioritization, and feedback
Use qualitative feedback and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in communication reach, standards, tools, best practices, quality, effectiveness, and colleague experience
What Success Looks Like
Stakeholders clearly understand what is changing, why it matters, and how it affects their roles
Communications and training enable smooth adoption of operational and technology changes
Leaders and operations teams demonstrate readiness at implementation milestones
Change and communications workstreams are wellintegrated into broader initiative delivery
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in a corporate or healthcare environment, supporting complex, crossfunctional initiatives
7+ years of communications experience, including 4+ years focused on communications strategy
2+ years of change management experience
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable messaging
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing without authority
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and presentation (PowerPoint) capabilities
Executive presence, strong judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in healthcare or large corporate environments
PROSCI certified
Experience supporting innovation, automation, or systemenabled change initiatives
Experience in events, social media, consulting, or communications agency environments
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Masters Degree preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $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 fulltime position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing 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: 05/29/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
This role is an individual contributor - no direct reports
The Senior Manager, Communications & Change Management is a key contributor within the Operational Readiness team under the UM Center of Excellence , responsible for leading change management and communications for highimpact initiatives across UM Innovation, automation, and operational enablement .
This role owns the endtoend execution of change strategy and communications for select initiatives. They will translate complex process and technology changes into clear, actionable communication materials that enable leaders and operations teams to successfully adopt new ways of working. The Senior Manager operates with strong crossfunctional influence, and handson delivery responsibility in a fastpaced, matrixed environment.
Core Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Delivery
Develop, own, and execute communications plans that support operational readiness and innovation initiatives for UM COE and UM Innovation
Create and manage multiple communication channels and assets including executive messaging, toolkits, presentations, videos, roadshows, and training materials
Translate complex strategies, automation efforts, and technical designs into clear, compelling messaging that drives awareness and adoption
Develop and maintain core communications materials such as key messages, executive briefings, fact sheets, and campaign plans
Support special initiatives through strategic presentations, executive engagement support, and authored content across internal channels
Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
Partner closely with UM Innovation, operational readiness leads, business support teams, and technology partners to align communications and change activities with project delivery
Influence stakeholders across levels and functions without direct authority, balancing competing priorities and perspectives
Serve as a key CVS-Aetna Communications liaison, ensuring effective coordination, reporting alignment, and content optimization across platforms
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead and develop communications team members through coaching, prioritization, and feedback
Use qualitative feedback and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in communication reach, standards, tools, best practices, quality, effectiveness, and colleague experience
What Success Looks Like
Stakeholders clearly understand what is changing, why it matters, and how it affects their roles
Communications and training enable smooth adoption of operational and technology changes
Leaders and operations teams demonstrate readiness at implementation milestones
Change and communications workstreams are wellintegrated into broader initiative delivery
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in a corporate or healthcare environment, supporting complex, crossfunctional initiatives
7+ years of communications experience, including 4+ years focused on communications strategy
2+ years of change management experience
Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable messaging
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing without authority
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and presentation (PowerPoint) capabilities
Executive presence, strong judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in healthcare or large corporate environments
PROSCI certified
Experience supporting innovation, automation, or systemenabled change initiatives
Experience in events, social media, consulting, or communications agency environments
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Masters Degree preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $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 fulltime position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing 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: 05/29/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Job ID: 520415825
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2026
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