Executive Director - Strategy, Architecture and Application Modernization

CVS Health

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Remote, USA Posted 52 days ago $175,100–$334,750 / year
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TL;DR

The Executive Director of Strategy, Architecture, and Application Modernization for Commercial, Network, and Provider (CNP) is a high-level strategic technology leader responsible for defining and implementing enterprise-wide solution strategies that align with business objectives in the healthcare IT sector. This role involves driving digital transformation by fostering collaboration between business and technology teams to ensure cohesive, scalable, and future-ready technology capabilities. Key responsibilities include leading end-to-end solution architecture for complex initiatives, advocating for innovative architectural solutions, and modernizing large-scale mainframe applications while adhering to industry regulations. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture roles, including leadership positions, with expertise in healthcare IT and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. Strong technical skills in mainframe architecture, COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, TOGAF, Zachman frameworks, API design, data governance, and DevOps practices are essential, along with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively at all organizational levels.

Skills

TOGAF Zachman AWS GCP COBOL CICS JCL DB2 VSAM API design data governance DevOps z/OS

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement enterprise-level architecture strategies for digital transformation in healthcare.
  • Define and guide a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with business objectives.
  • Oversee end-to-end solution architecture to ensure scalability, security, and compliance.
  • Evaluate and recommend AI/ML tools to enhance business capabilities within the healthcare sector.
  • Mentor and build a high-performing technical team focused on innovation and continuous learning.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and engineering roles, including at least 10 years in leadership positions.
  • Extensive experience modernizing large-scale mainframe applications and deep knowledge of mainframe architecture (z/OS).
  • Proven expertise in healthcare IT with understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate technical information clearly across all organizational levels.
  • Experience influencing without direct authority, driving alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman, along with knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

Market check

Salary context

This $175,100–$334,750 range sits above 80% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,350–$258,750

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$183,275–$245,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 85 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,450–$260,590 across 82 roles with salary data.

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