Remote Principal Jobs
Remote principal jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams hiring for leadership roles in education, technology, and professional services. Employers posting remote principal openings right now include CVS Health, Atlassian, and ServiceNow. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Duals segment is a significant driver of profitable growth within government programs at Aetna. Continued growth in this segment will require sustainable approaches to scaling a compliant, efficient and effective clinical care management operation. To provide this leverage and support, F/HIDE SNP clinical operations require focused leadership and accountability to manage a complex regulatory environment and a challenging operation that includes 500+ staff and multiple vendor partners.
The Senior Principal Clinical Leader provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical care management across Aetna's Michigan and Illinois Integrated Plans.
Location
This role is fully remote. Eligible candidates may live anywhere in the contiguous United States but preference will be given to applicants living in Michigan.
Travel
This role will require up to 10% travel for conferences, auditing, and stakeholder visitations.
Fundamental Components & Physical Requirements
Lead the strategic growth and enhancement of applicable CM program capabilities
- Inform model of care and workflow best practice in the development of new technology platforms and tools
- Collaborates with executive leadership throughout the organization to develop and implement program strategies that meet business, CMS, federal and state regulations as well as accrediting agency requirements
- Responsible for cross-functional integration of care and case management, utilization management, program operations with core
- Responsible for cost savings and quality improvement projects through successful implementation.
- Leads and manages all aspects of projects and/or programs. Ensures the use of a formal project plan and collaborative workgroups are used in demonstrating the achievement of the project implementation goals.
Deliver operational performance and compliance
- Accountable for relationship management with relevant state authorities and the development, vetting and reporting of state compliance and quality measures and achievement of measure goals.
- Accountable for managing processes, communication and results of internal and external processes.
- Leads a team that promotes high standards of operational practice through advancement of policies, procedures, practice guidelines and alignment of clinical and business processes and practices
- Responsible for the implementation and revision of medical management letters ensuring that letters are compliant with CMS, federal and state regulations as well as accrediting entities.
- Responsible for relationship management for vendors; ensures targets are achieved and medical management goals are met.
Manage operations staff and develop workforce and organization
- Lead recruitment and operating model development to meet operational growth needs;
- Develop and implement staffing models that are consistent, cost effective and meet all compliance obligations.
- Oversee all workforce and operational readiness needs related to clinical system migrations / implementations.
- Lead, develop, motivate and manage a high performing team to meet organizational goals and objectives while effectively managing change.
- Lead effectively in a matrixed environment with critical business functions provided by shared service divisions (eg Engagement Hubs, Member Service Operations)
- Lead a virtually integrated staff (including clinical and non-clinical members) within multiple geographic markets.
- Foster an environment that supports professional development, mobility and operational
Required Qualifications
- Active unrestricted clinical license in applicable functional area. (e.g. RN, LCPC, LCSW)
- 10+ years Managed Care experience required; Medicare and Medicaid including LTSS and DSNP, highly preferred
- 7+ years of Care Management operations and leadership experience, including leading leaders and developing high-performing teams.
- Leading change in a growth business
- Experience leading the strategic design, execution, and outcomes management of Care Management programs, with a demonstrated ability to drive clinical and financial performance.
- Experience planning, leading and organizing the resources of a large and growing team and developing talent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to synthesize program performance and clinical outcome
- Ability to evaluate and interpret data for the purpose of developing new programs and processes to meet business demands
- Ability to communicate in a highly effective manner with internal and external constituents in both written and oral format
Education & Licensure
- If Behavioral Health - Master's degree in a field leading to independent Behavioral Health licensure
- If Registered Nurse - Masters' degree or equivalent* experience, MSN preferred.
- Equivalent years of experience defined by CVS Policy: If candidate has associate’s degree, additional 4 years of experience is needed. If candidate has bachelor’s degree, an additional 2 years of experience is required.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$123,857.00 - $266,770.00
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: 10/03/2026
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 Duals segment is a significant driver of profitable growth within government programs at Aetna. Continued growth in this segment will require sustainable approaches to scaling a compliant, efficient and effective clinical care management operation. To provide this leverage and support, F/HIDE SNP clinical operations require focused leadership and accountability to manage a complex regulatory environment and a challenging operation that includes 500+ staff and multiple vendor partners.
The Senior Principal Clinical Leader provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical care management across Aetna's Michigan and Illinois Integrated Plans.
Location
This role is fully remote. Eligible candidates may live anywhere in the contiguous United States but preference will be given to applicants living in Michigan.
Travel
This role will require up to 10% travel for conferences, auditing, and stakeholder visitations.
Fundamental Components & Physical Requirements
Lead the strategic growth and enhancement of applicable CM program capabilities
- Inform model of care and workflow best practice in the development of new technology platforms and tools
- Collaborates with executive leadership throughout the organization to develop and implement program strategies that meet business, CMS, federal and state regulations as well as accrediting agency requirements
- Responsible for cross-functional integration of care and case management, utilization management, program operations with core
- Responsible for cost savings and quality improvement projects through successful implementation.
- Leads and manages all aspects of projects and/or programs. Ensures the use of a formal project plan and collaborative workgroups are used in demonstrating the achievement of the project implementation goals.
Deliver operational performance and compliance
- Accountable for relationship management with relevant state authorities and the development, vetting and reporting of state compliance and quality measures and achievement of measure goals.
- Accountable for managing processes, communication and results of internal and external processes.
- Leads a team that promotes high standards of operational practice through advancement of policies, procedures, practice guidelines and alignment of clinical and business processes and practices
- Responsible for the implementation and revision of medical management letters ensuring that letters are compliant with CMS, federal and state regulations as well as accrediting entities.
- Responsible for relationship management for vendors; ensures targets are achieved and medical management goals are met.
Manage operations staff and develop workforce and organization
- Lead recruitment and operating model development to meet operational growth needs;
- Develop and implement staffing models that are consistent, cost effective and meet all compliance obligations.
- Oversee all workforce and operational readiness needs related to clinical system migrations / implementations.
- Lead, develop, motivate and manage a high performing team to meet organizational goals and objectives while effectively managing change.
- Lead effectively in a matrixed environment with critical business functions provided by shared service divisions (eg Engagement Hubs, Member Service Operations)
- Lead a virtually integrated staff (including clinical and non-clinical members) within multiple geographic markets.
- Foster an environment that supports professional development, mobility and operational
Required Qualifications
- Active unrestricted clinical license in applicable functional area. (e.g. RN, LCPC, LCSW)
- 10+ years Managed Care experience required; Medicare and Medicaid including LTSS and DSNP, highly preferred
- 7+ years of Care Management operations and leadership experience, including leading leaders and developing high-performing teams.
- Leading change in a growth business
- Experience leading the strategic design, execution, and outcomes management of Care Management programs, with a demonstrated ability to drive clinical and financial performance.
- Experience planning, leading and organizing the resources of a large and growing team and developing talent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to synthesize program performance and clinical outcome
- Ability to evaluate and interpret data for the purpose of developing new programs and processes to meet business demands
- Ability to communicate in a highly effective manner with internal and external constituents in both written and oral format
Education & Licensure
- If Behavioral Health - Master's degree in a field leading to independent Behavioral Health licensure
- If Registered Nurse - Masters' degree or equivalent* experience, MSN preferred.
- Equivalent years of experience defined by CVS Policy: If candidate has associate’s degree, additional 4 years of experience is needed. If candidate has bachelor’s degree, an additional 2 years of experience is required.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$123,857.00 - $266,770.00
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: 10/03/2026
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 Health15
- Atlassian12
- ServiceNow7
- General Dynamics Information Technology7
- Jabil6
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Medical Devices
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal jobs.
- Valid state principal or administrator license or certification
- Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
- Minimum of three to five years of classroom teaching experience
- Experience leading instructional coaching, teacher evaluations, or professional development
- Familiarity with MTSS, RTI, or school improvement planning frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to manage school budgets, staffing, and compliance reporting
Tips for Your Remote Principal Job Search
Show your async communication on the resume
Remote principal roles demand written clarity over in-person presence. Call out specific async tools you've used, such as Notion, Loom, or Confluence, and describe decisions you led or documented without synchronous meetings. This signals remote readiness before the first interview.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal openings from across the U.S. in one place so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Applying in the first few days of a posting improves your visibility before the shortlist fills.
Target remote-first companies over hybrid conversions
Companies built as remote-first from the start have clearer processes for onboarding, managing, and promoting principals remotely. Look for organizations whose job postings emphasize documentation, async workflows, and distributed team culture rather than those listing remote as a temporary accommodation.
Prepare for remote-specific interview stages
Many remote employers add a written exercise or async video screen before live interviews to assess how you communicate without real-time back-and-forth. Practice structuring concise, decision-ready written responses and presenting your reasoning clearly in recorded format before these rounds.
Remote Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal job?
Target companies built around distributed teams, where remote leadership is the norm rather than the exception. Remote employers screen principals heavily on async communication, self-directed decision-making, and the ability to lead without in-person presence. Demonstrating a clear record of driving outcomes independently, writing well, and managing stakeholders across time zones gives candidates a real edge over those with only in-office experience.
Which companies hire remote principals?
Remote principal roles are posted by CVS Health, Atlassian, and ServiceNow and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed education platforms, and professional services organizations with national footprints are among the most active employers of principals in fully remote arrangements.
Can you get a remote principal job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level principal roles are harder to land because employers expect strong self-direction from day one with little in-person oversight. Early-stage remote-first startups and education technology companies are more open to candidates who haven't held the title before. Showing a portfolio of independent projects, async collaboration examples, or leadership in distributed volunteer or academic contexts can open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote principal jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, results, and the ability to lead distributed teams heavily alongside formal credentials. In technology and product contexts especially, a strong portfolio of shipped work or measurable outcomes can offset the absence of a degree. In education-sector principal roles, licensure or certification requirements often carry more weight than the degree itself.
Which industries hire the most remote principals?
Most remote principal openings sit in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire principals remotely because their teams are naturally distributed, their workflows are documentation-driven, and the role's coordination and decision-making functions translate well to async environments.
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