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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.
Position Summary
The Lead Director, Agile Practice Management leads end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of strategic and regulatory technology initiatives within Aetna Commercial and Distinct Client Segments (DCS) Delivery. This role is focused on delivery execution, driving outcomes, financial discipline, and team-of-teams performance. The Lead Director balances strategic portfolio oversight with hands-on program leadership. They partner with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Finance, and business leaders to set priorities, manage investments, and turn strategy into predictable, measurable results.
This leader develops Program Managers, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters and serves as the central connector between technology leaders and business stakeholders. They stand up and mature programs, set consistent governance and reporting standards, and manage portfolio financials across capital and operating expense, including forecasting, variance management, capacity planning, and investment trade-offs. Success is measured by delivery predictability, financial transparency, portfolio health, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Location: Hybrid in Hartford, CT office preferred. Will consider remote.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, including managing large-scale, complex technology and business transformation initiatives in large, matrixed organizations.
- 5+ years of experience managing large enterprise portfolios, including budgets exceeding $25M annually, with responsibility for strategic planning, prioritization, governance, and execution.
- 5+ years in a formal people leadership role developing teams of project, program, and portfolio management professionals including HR responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, and talent development.
- Experience standing up new programs, including building operating rhythms, governance, and delivery practices from the ground up
- Ownership of portfolio budgets, including forecasting, variance management, capital vs. operating expense, and investment trade-off decisions
- Ability to establish governance that keeps scope, schedule, budget, quality, and metrics accurate, transparent, and aligned to enterprise standards
- Expertise using project and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Rally, Clarity, and other portfolio planning and financial management platforms.
- Strong executive communication and influence with VP and SVP leaders, with the ability to turn complex information into clear decisions and actions
- Experience operating in large, highly matrixed enterprise environments
- Current Agile, program/project management, or equivalent professional certification such as SAFe, RTE, SPC, CSM, and/or PMP.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare or insurance payer experience, ideally supporting Commercial lines of business
- Experience facilitating executive operating reviews, investment reviews, and cross-organization governance forums
- Experience coordinating internal and external staffing partners
- Expertise in product operating models
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education, specialized training, certifications, and relevant professional experience will be considered.
- Master's degree preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$144,200.00 - $288,400.00
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: 12/01/2026
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.
Position Summary
The Lead Director, Agile Practice Management leads end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of strategic and regulatory technology initiatives within Aetna Commercial and Distinct Client Segments (DCS) Delivery. This role is focused on delivery execution, driving outcomes, financial discipline, and team-of-teams performance. The Lead Director balances strategic portfolio oversight with hands-on program leadership. They partner with Engineering, Product, Architecture, Finance, and business leaders to set priorities, manage investments, and turn strategy into predictable, measurable results.
This leader develops Program Managers, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters and serves as the central connector between technology leaders and business stakeholders. They stand up and mature programs, set consistent governance and reporting standards, and manage portfolio financials across capital and operating expense, including forecasting, variance management, capacity planning, and investment trade-offs. Success is measured by delivery predictability, financial transparency, portfolio health, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Location: Hybrid in Hartford, CT office preferred. Will consider remote.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, including managing large-scale, complex technology and business transformation initiatives in large, matrixed organizations.
- 5+ years of experience managing large enterprise portfolios, including budgets exceeding $25M annually, with responsibility for strategic planning, prioritization, governance, and execution.
- 5+ years in a formal people leadership role developing teams of project, program, and portfolio management professionals including HR responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, and talent development.
- Experience standing up new programs, including building operating rhythms, governance, and delivery practices from the ground up
- Ownership of portfolio budgets, including forecasting, variance management, capital vs. operating expense, and investment trade-off decisions
- Ability to establish governance that keeps scope, schedule, budget, quality, and metrics accurate, transparent, and aligned to enterprise standards
- Expertise using project and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Rally, Clarity, and other portfolio planning and financial management platforms.
- Strong executive communication and influence with VP and SVP leaders, with the ability to turn complex information into clear decisions and actions
- Experience operating in large, highly matrixed enterprise environments
- Current Agile, program/project management, or equivalent professional certification such as SAFe, RTE, SPC, CSM, and/or PMP.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare or insurance payer experience, ideally supporting Commercial lines of business
- Experience facilitating executive operating reviews, investment reviews, and cross-organization governance forums
- Experience coordinating internal and external staffing partners
- Expertise in product operating models
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education, specialized training, certifications, and relevant professional experience will be considered.
- Master's degree preferred.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$144,200.00 - $288,400.00
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: 12/01/2026
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
- CVS Health36
- Robert Half22
- DESORT STAFFING12
- Kahana & Feld LLP7
- Pediatrix Medical7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Human Resources
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in practice director jobs.
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a clinical, legal, or professional services setting
- Demonstrated experience managing staff performance, scheduling, and cross-functional team operations
- Proficiency with practice management software and electronic health record or case management systems
- Strong financial acumen including budget development, expense oversight, and revenue cycle understanding
- Bachelor's degree required, with a master's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field preferred
- Relevant licensure or professional certification depending on practice type, such as CMPE, CPHQ, or state clinical licensure
Tips for Your Practice Director Job Search
Quantify operational scope on your resume
Practice directors are evaluated on scale, so your resume needs to show headcount managed, revenue influenced, and client volume handled. Generic leadership language won't distinguish you from candidates with narrower management experience.
Tailor your resume to the practice type
A clinical practice director role and a consulting practice director role share a title but expect completely different competencies. Reframe your bullet points around the specific discipline, whether that's patient throughput, billable utilization, or client delivery metrics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists practice director 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 list P&L ownership
Openings that mention budget authority or P&L responsibility signal a broader scope and faster advancement. If you have that experience, lead with it. If you don't, pursue roles where financial oversight is a growth expectation rather than a current requirement.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership story
Interviewers for practice director roles consistently probe how you align clinical or technical staff with administrative and business goals. Prepare a specific example where you resolved a conflict between operational efficiency and professional standards.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
Before accepting an offer, clarify exactly which teams, functions, and decisions fall under your authority. Practice director titles vary widely in actual power, and a vague scope creates friction on day one.
Practice Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most practice directors?
The companies hiring the most practice directors right now include CVS Health, Robert Half, and DESORT STAFFING, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, national law firms, and management consulting groups consistently account for the highest volume of openings.
How many practice director jobs are remote?
About 63% of practice director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Consulting and business services practice directors tend to have the most remote flexibility, while clinical and legal practice directors are more likely to require an on-site presence given the operational oversight their roles demand.
How do you become a practice director?
Most practice directors reach the role by moving through department supervisor or operations manager positions within their field, building a record of managing staff, overseeing budgets, and improving workflows. Earning a relevant graduate degree or professional certification, such as a master's in healthcare administration or a Certified Medical Practice Executive credential, strengthens your candidacy. Volunteering for cross-departmental projects that require coordinating between clinical, administrative, and financial teams accelerates the transition.
Can you get hired as a practice director without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates without a prior director title can get hired when they can demonstrate equivalent scope through other means. If you managed a department during a leadership vacancy, led a system implementation, or oversaw a significant operational change, those experiences carry weight. Focusing your search on smaller practices or newly created roles increases the likelihood that hiring managers will weigh demonstrated capability over a specific previous title.
What does the practice director interview process look like?
Practice director interviews typically involve an initial screening with HR, followed by structured competency interviews with the hiring manager and senior leadership. Expect scenario-based questions about handling staff performance issues, managing budget shortfalls, and navigating competing operational priorities. Many employers also include a panel interview with department heads or a brief presentation on how you would approach a known operational challenge within their practice.
Where can I find and apply to practice director jobs?
You can find and apply to practice director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles in healthcare, law, consulting, and professional services at a range of seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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