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Job Summary: 

The CVS Health Workforce Initiatives (WI) team drives workforce development by building strategic partnerships and creating pathways to employment that reflect the communities we serve. The Manager, National Partnerships & Compliance is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing national partnership programs that elevate participant outcomes across the organization.  

This role strategically connects national partnerships with internal workforce leaders, driving cross-functional alignment, consistent execution, and measurable impact. In addition to national partnership leadership, the Manager serves as the department’s compliance liaison—monitoring regulatory requirements across states and ensuring the team remains informed and aligned with evolving standards. The role also supports the execution of legal agreements with external partners, working closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all documentation aligns with company policies and partnership goals. Ideal candidates bring a blend of relationship management, operational excellence, and policy awareness to foster scalable, high-quality experiences nationwide. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Program & Partnership Leadership 

• Execute the national partnership strategy, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and organizational priorities. 

• Oversee end-to-end partnership operations, including budget management, timeline adherence, resource allocation, and quality assurance. 

• Lead change management efforts to adapt programs to evolving business needs, participant expectations, and market dynamics. 

• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders at national and regional levels, including senior leadership, external partners, and cross-functional teams. 

• Track program performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to ensure national goals are met.  

Program Execution & Regulatory Oversight 

• Collaborate with Workforce Initiatives Field Operations to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery across diverse geographic locations. 

• Serve as a central point of coordination between internal teams and external national partners to drive alignment and shared success. 

• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to support the execution of partner agreements and ensure workforce initiatives align with company standards. 

• Monitor and communicate evolving regulatory requirements across states, ensuring the department remains informed and compliant. 

• Maintain oversight of compliance protocols and regulatory standards related to program implementation and participant engagement. 

• Deliver regular program updates to senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators, strategic insights, and progress against goals. 

• Provide support for WI programs, including placement workflow and post-placement processes, as needed. 

Required Qualifications: 

• 5–7 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, or completion of CVS GMPD and HR leadership program. 

• Proven ability to lead complex programs with multiple stakeholders and deliverables. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint). 

• Experience using data to inform decisions and improve program outcomes. 

• Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams across diverse geographic locations. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• 1+ year of people management experience. 

• 2+ years leading large-scale projects or new program implementations, including grants or talent strategies. 

• 3+ years of experience with data systems and tools (e.g., Salesforce, Phenom, Workday). 

• Strong analytical skills and experience in reporting and performance tracking. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve challenges and drive continuous improvement. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree, completion of CVS GMPD and HR leadership program and or equivalent professional work experience

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

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. 
 

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

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/23/2026

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