Sr Software Development Manager Jobs in Illinois

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POSITION SUMMARY

Aetna CVS Health is looking for a dynamic and driven Engineering Delivery Leader to work with cross-functional engineering teams tasked with creating best in class experiences focused on identifying, prioritizing, and shaping complex enterprise initiatives.

Currently, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced people leader to join our Commercial Plan Sponsor Domain engineering team. As a Senior Manager – Software Development Engineering, you will provide guidance and mentorship while establishing performance objectives that align with organizational goals. Additionally, this Senior Manager will develop comprehensive strategies for software development projects, which include defining project requirements, assisting with design and solutions, while establishing timelines, and setting deliverables to ensure efficient execution with highest quality delivery.

Expectations For The Role:

• Oversee risk assessment processes, resolve delivery and/or production issues, evaluate resource availability, and implement timely solutions to minimize operational disruptions
• Conduct thorough performance evaluations and foster a collaborative work environment that encourages continuous professional growth
• Oversight to manage a subdomain, of 2-3 scrum teams to track and deliver quality software development and track the overall iteration, increment and delivery dates, in support of monthly deployments
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business stakeholders, to align priorities, address conflicts, and maintain strong working relationships to help deliver enhancements and new products to meet business objects and company goals
• Investigate and assess emerging software technologies, methodologies, and industry developments, leveraging innovative solutions and integrating optimal practices
• Help lead a subdomain of scrum team members utilizing JIRA and other tools
• Provide expert technical direction, make informed decisions, and support the team in overcoming complex challenges
• Lead transformation and modernization of roadmaps to support Plan Sponsor domain reimagined
• Drive AI enabled transformations and execution strategies
• Drive and establish AI adoption and best practices for technical execution and delivery
• Identify and manage risks, engage teams to drive towards resolution
• Identify and manage cross-workstream technical dependencies
• End-to-End Program Plan and timely tracking and reporting
• Manage program level status reporting and communication to stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of overall IT experience within a matrixed environment
• 5+ years of experience in managing a wide variety of technology including Mainframe, Java and Springboot
• 3+ years of experience of leading projects and managing direct reports
• 3+ years of expertise in enterprise application architecture, API development, and microservices
• Experience addressing vulnerabilities and working with Delivery and/or Product teams to remediate
• 2+ years of experience with Cloud Platform experience: Azure OpenShift, Openshift IBM Websphere, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• 2+ years of experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology preferably with GitHub Copilot or Claude AI tool experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified developer or architect certification preferred but not required
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, address Qualys and Snyk vulnerabilities, quality standards, security standards, and current trends within the department and organization
• Prior experience with managing Plan Sponsor data with a large health insurer
• Experience in designing and building automation capability
• Experience and understanding of Agile Safe methodology and software delivery
• Experience and understanding of Clarity suite of tools
• Experience and understanding of Colleague Zone and Workday
• JIRA experience and admin responsibilities
• Mastery of problem solving and decision-making skills
• Self-Starter and Learner - must be a proactive self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies as they emerge

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Bring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $284,280.00

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: 11/27/2026

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