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Position Summary

CVS Health is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our growing technology organization as the Vice President of Distributed Platforms and Cloud Engineering. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading a team of over 533 talented engineers across Cloud, Enterprise Compute & Storage, Database, and Middleware disciplines. You will be instrumental in defining the technical vision and roadmap for these areas, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that drive business value and support CVS Health's strategic goals.

You will make an impact by:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Cloud, Enterprise Compute & Storage, Database, and Middleware engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technical vision and roadmap that aligns with the overall business strategy of CVS Health.

• Lead the architecture and design of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud, compute, storage, database, and middleware solutions.

• Oversee the delivery of critical engineering projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

• Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent across Cloud, Enterprise Compute & Storage, Database, and Middleware domains.

• Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into actionable technical solutions.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and recommend their adoption to improve efficiency, agility, and cost-effectiveness.

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory compliance within your area of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree a plus).

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in leading large engineering teams within a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

• Proven track record of success in defining and executing technical vision and roadmaps for Cloud, Enterprise Compute & Storage, Database, and Middleware technologies.

• In-depth understanding of cloud computing principles and experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of enterprise compute, storage, database, and middleware technologies.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.

• A passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/25/2024

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You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

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