Director of Technical Communications and Strategy
CVS Health, Rutherford, New Jersey, us, 07070
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
Director of Technical Communications and Strategy
will lead the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of strategic communication programs while overseeing key operational metrics across CNP Technology. This role operates horizontally across the technology organization to translate complex initiatives, innovations, and operational outcomes into clear, compelling narratives for broad enterprise consumption.
The successful candidate will partner closely with technology and product leadership to align messaging with long-term strategy, support modernization efforts, and ensure consistent, high-impact communication across internal and external channels. This role is instrumental in connecting strategy to execution, enabling transparency, alignment, and engagement across the CVS enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
:
Lead the planning and execution of internal and external technology events, including
Town Halls, Product Showcases, and Leadership Forums
.
Partner with technology and product leaders to shape and communicate
strategic initiatives and long-term technology roadmaps
aligned to enterprise business goals.
Support the evolution of the
technology operating model
, driving modernization and transformation across product and engineering organizations.
Serve as a
connective tissue between technology and business teams
, ensuring alignment, clarity, and consistency amid shifting priorities.
Collaborate with the
Experience and Technology Internal Communications Lead
to develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive content strategy for internal and enterprise websites, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Own the governance, review, and maintenance of website and portal content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, brand alignment, and adherence to user-experience best practices.
Develop communication plans, messaging frameworks, and campaign measurement approaches to assess effectiveness against operational and engagement goals.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in
technical communications
, spanning technology strategy, management consulting, and/or product and engineering operations.
10+ years demonstrating exceptional
written and verbal communication
capabilities, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
8+ years partnering with technology teams and translating complex technical concepts into accessible, business-relevant narratives.
8+ years managing multiple projects, deadlines, and communication channels with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
8+ years of proven success working across cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
6+ years applying creative approaches to develop engaging, innovative communication strategies.
6+ years leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to identify communication gaps and design effective, measurable solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in modern engineering and delivery practices; hands-on coding is not required, but a working understanding of how contemporary software teams build and deploy solutions is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork, with a growth mindset and emphasis on agility, continuous improvement, and learning.
Education
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Advanced or specialized training and professional certifications preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options,
a
401(k) plan
(including matching company contributions), and an
employee stock purchase plan
.
No-cost programs for all colleagues
including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/23/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran - committed to diversity in the workplace.
Position Summary
The
Director of Technical Communications and Strategy
will lead the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of strategic communication programs while overseeing key operational metrics across CNP Technology. This role operates horizontally across the technology organization to translate complex initiatives, innovations, and operational outcomes into clear, compelling narratives for broad enterprise consumption.
The successful candidate will partner closely with technology and product leadership to align messaging with long-term strategy, support modernization efforts, and ensure consistent, high-impact communication across internal and external channels. This role is instrumental in connecting strategy to execution, enabling transparency, alignment, and engagement across the CVS enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
:
Lead the planning and execution of internal and external technology events, including
Town Halls, Product Showcases, and Leadership Forums
.
Partner with technology and product leaders to shape and communicate
strategic initiatives and long-term technology roadmaps
aligned to enterprise business goals.
Support the evolution of the
technology operating model
, driving modernization and transformation across product and engineering organizations.
Serve as a
connective tissue between technology and business teams
, ensuring alignment, clarity, and consistency amid shifting priorities.
Collaborate with the
Experience and Technology Internal Communications Lead
to develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive content strategy for internal and enterprise websites, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Own the governance, review, and maintenance of website and portal content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, brand alignment, and adherence to user-experience best practices.
Develop communication plans, messaging frameworks, and campaign measurement approaches to assess effectiveness against operational and engagement goals.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in
technical communications
, spanning technology strategy, management consulting, and/or product and engineering operations.
10+ years demonstrating exceptional
written and verbal communication
capabilities, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences and platforms.
8+ years partnering with technology teams and translating complex technical concepts into accessible, business-relevant narratives.
8+ years managing multiple projects, deadlines, and communication channels with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
8+ years of proven success working across cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
6+ years applying creative approaches to develop engaging, innovative communication strategies.
6+ years leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to identify communication gaps and design effective, measurable solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in modern engineering and delivery practices; hands-on coding is not required, but a working understanding of how contemporary software teams build and deploy solutions is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork, with a growth mindset and emphasis on agility, continuous improvement, and learning.
Education
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Advanced or specialized training and professional certifications preferred
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 - $231,540.00
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options,
a
401(k) plan
(including matching company contributions), and an
employee stock purchase plan
.
No-cost programs for all colleagues
including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues
including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/23/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran - committed to diversity in the workplace.