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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 will plan and manage the Client & Member Experience team operating model within the Caremark Digital, Data and Analytics, and Technology team — spanning Product Management, User Experience, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Portfolio Management. The Chief of Staff drives operational norms, cross-functional collaboration, and special projects/requests. This ensures that the VP and the organization operate at maximum clarity, velocity, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Enablement and Decision Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, providing insight, analysis, and recommendations on priorities, risks, and organizational effectiveness.
2. Operating Rhythm and Leadership Cadence
- Design, implement, and continuously optimize the operating rhythm for the Client & Member Experience team
- Lead preparation and follow-ups for leadership meetings, QBRs, MBRs, program reviews, special projects, and executive discussions.
3. Capacity, Budget, and Financial Management
- Partner with HR on talent strategy, staffing, onboarding, headcount planning, and succession pipelines
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure balanced and predictable resource management and financial adherence.
- Ensure alignment on priorities, resource allocation, and dependencies across Product Management and Technology Operations.
- Unblock cross-team issues and create predictability in execution across products and programs.
5. Communication, Messaging & Executive Storytelling
- Develop executive-level presentations, strategy documents, communications, and business narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Craft crisp messaging for product/program updates, leadership updates, operating model changes, and investment cases.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality communications across all levels of the organization.
6. Program Leadership & Special Initiatives
- Lead high-impact, VP-sponsored initiatives spanning but not limited to operational priorities, engagement initiatives, or change management initiatives.
- Manage confidential and sensitive initiatives that require executive discretion and precision.
- Maintain an escalation log and risk register, give the VP a short pre-brief on each item before leadership discussions, and track closure
7. Talent, Culture, and Organizational Health
- Serve as a culture champion — driving clarity, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Client & Member Experience team.
- Monitor team morale, workload balance, role clarity, and leadership alignment.
8. Decision Support & Prioritization
- Triaging decisions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the VP focuses on the highest-leverage activities.
- Prepare briefing materials, analysis, insights, and recommendations for complex decision-making.
- Represent the VP in key meetings when needed to drive continuity and alignment.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, product/program leadership and/or technology operations.
- Experience supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional technology programs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complexity.
- Proven ability to lead through influence in large, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience with executive-level financials (budget, headcount, capacity models)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Experience in healthcare, PBM, insurance, or financial services.
Leadership Competencies
- Executive Presence: Operates with discretion, maturity, and high trust.
- Strategic Thinking: Converts vision into clear plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
- Collaboration & Influence: Aligns multiple senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Operational Excellence: Obsessed with clarity, execution rigor, and predictable results.
- Communication Mastery: Elite storyteller capable of simplifying complex information.
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: 12/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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 will plan and manage the Client & Member Experience team operating model within the Caremark Digital, Data and Analytics, and Technology team — spanning Product Management, User Experience, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Portfolio Management. The Chief of Staff drives operational norms, cross-functional collaboration, and special projects/requests. This ensures that the VP and the organization operate at maximum clarity, velocity, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Enablement and Decision Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, providing insight, analysis, and recommendations on priorities, risks, and organizational effectiveness.
2. Operating Rhythm and Leadership Cadence
- Design, implement, and continuously optimize the operating rhythm for the Client & Member Experience team
- Lead preparation and follow-ups for leadership meetings, QBRs, MBRs, program reviews, special projects, and executive discussions.
3. Capacity, Budget, and Financial Management
- Partner with HR on talent strategy, staffing, onboarding, headcount planning, and succession pipelines
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure balanced and predictable resource management and financial adherence.
- Ensure alignment on priorities, resource allocation, and dependencies across Product Management and Technology Operations.
- Unblock cross-team issues and create predictability in execution across products and programs.
5. Communication, Messaging & Executive Storytelling
- Develop executive-level presentations, strategy documents, communications, and business narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Craft crisp messaging for product/program updates, leadership updates, operating model changes, and investment cases.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality communications across all levels of the organization.
6. Program Leadership & Special Initiatives
- Lead high-impact, VP-sponsored initiatives spanning but not limited to operational priorities, engagement initiatives, or change management initiatives.
- Manage confidential and sensitive initiatives that require executive discretion and precision.
- Maintain an escalation log and risk register, give the VP a short pre-brief on each item before leadership discussions, and track closure
7. Talent, Culture, and Organizational Health
- Serve as a culture champion — driving clarity, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Client & Member Experience team.
- Monitor team morale, workload balance, role clarity, and leadership alignment.
8. Decision Support & Prioritization
- Triaging decisions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the VP focuses on the highest-leverage activities.
- Prepare briefing materials, analysis, insights, and recommendations for complex decision-making.
- Represent the VP in key meetings when needed to drive continuity and alignment.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in technology strategy, product/program leadership and/or technology operations.
- Experience supporting senior executives or leading cross-functional technology programs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complexity.
- Proven ability to lead through influence in large, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience with executive-level financials (budget, headcount, capacity models)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Experience in healthcare, PBM, insurance, or financial services.
Leadership Competencies
- Executive Presence: Operates with discretion, maturity, and high trust.
- Strategic Thinking: Converts vision into clear plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
- Collaboration & Influence: Aligns multiple senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Operational Excellence: Obsessed with clarity, execution rigor, and predictable results.
- Communication Mastery: Elite storyteller capable of simplifying complex information.
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: 12/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin39
- Sargent & Lundy27
- WSP25
- L3Harris18
- HDR17
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services45
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Energy5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead project manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of end-to-end project management experience leading cross-functional teams
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Lead Project Manager Job Search
Quantify delivery impact on your resume
Lead project manager roles expect you to show outcomes, not just responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'managed projects' with specific scope: team size, budget range, and whether you delivered on time or recovered a delayed program.
Tailor your methodology match carefully
Job postings split sharply between PMP-heavy waterfall shops and agile-first environments. Read each posting for terms like 'scrum master', 'PMO', or 'PMBOK' and mirror that language in your resume so your application clears the initial screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your domain depth
Employers in construction, healthcare IT, and financial services often treat domain knowledge as a hard filter. If you have industry-specific certifications like LEED, HIPAA compliance experience, or financial regulatory familiarity, search for postings that call those out explicitly.
Prepare a structured behavioral story bank
Lead project manager interviews consistently probe stakeholder conflict, scope creep, and resource constraint scenarios. Write out four to five detailed examples before your first interview so you can adapt them quickly rather than constructing answers under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Lead-level roles frequently include project bonuses, PMP certification reimbursement, and flexible remote arrangements. Identify your priorities before the offer stage so you can make a targeted ask on the item that matters most to you.
Lead Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead project managers?
The most active employers for lead project managers right now are Lockheed Martin, Sargent & Lundy, and WSP, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across industries including technology, construction, healthcare, and financial services.
How many lead project manager jobs are remote?
About 63% of lead project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible delivery leadership. Remote availability is highest in software implementation, IT infrastructure, and enterprise digital transformation roles, where in-person presence is less critical to day-to-day program execution.
How do you become a lead project manager?
Start by building a foundation in a project coordinator or project manager role where you own deliverables end to end. Earn a PMP or equivalent certification to demonstrate methodology fluency. Take on cross-functional programs that require you to manage budgets and lead teams without direct authority. Consistent delivery at increasing scope is what moves you into lead-level consideration.
Can you get hired as a lead project manager without much experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with no project management background is rare, but candidates who have managed large initiatives informally, such as operations leads, engineers who ran product launches, or consultants who owned client engagements, can make a compelling case. Frame your experience around scope, stakeholder management, and outcomes rather than job title, and target smaller organizations where the lead designation reflects ownership rather than headcount.
What does the lead project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on methodology background and tool familiarity, followed by one or two rounds covering behavioral scenarios around stakeholder conflict, budget overruns, and scope changes. Senior hires often include a case study or presentation where you walk through how you would structure a program. Some organizations add a final conversation with an executive sponsor before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to lead project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to lead project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background, methodology experience, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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