[Hiring] Senior Manager, Technical Infrastructure @CVS Health

Role Description

CVS Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Technical Infrastructure to lead the governance, acquisition, optimization, and lifecycle management of software investments that support enterprise infrastructure, technology operations, and engineering organizations. The Senior Manager, Technical Infrastructure will play a critical role in ensuring technology platforms, software assets, vendor partnerships, and licensing strategies align with business objectives, infrastructure roadmaps, operational priorities, and financial goals.

As a Senior Manager, Technical Infrastructure, you will serve as a key liaison between:

• Infrastructure Engineering
• Technology Operations
• Procurement
• Finance
• Asset Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Management teams

The Senior Manager, Technical Infrastructure will oversee a diverse portfolio of infrastructure technologies supporting:

• Mainframe
• Data center
• Cloud
• Network
• Observability
• Security
• Enterprise platform environments

This role will proactively identify opportunities to optimize software usage, improve cost efficiency, strengthen vendor performance, reduce risk, and maximize the value of enterprise technology investments. Success in this role requires a unique blend of:

• Technical knowledge
• Business acumen
• Financial management
• Vendor management
• Stakeholder influence

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, business strategy, contracts, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Application Development, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Asset Management, or related enterprise technology disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Mainframe, Data Center, Infrastructure Platforms, Cloud, Network, or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• 5+ years of experience managing software portfolios, software licensing, technology procurement, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, or technology asset management.
• 3+ years of experience working with third-party technology vendors, software publishers, and vendor support organizations.
• 3+ years of experience solving complex business and technical challenges, driving cross-functional initiatives, and influencing stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience managing enterprise software contracts, licensing compliance, vendor governance, and technology investment planning within large-scale organizations.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies including Mainframe, Cloud, Data Center, Network, Security, Observability, and Platform Engineering environments.
• Demonstrated success negotiating enterprise software agreements, optimizing software spend, and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience supporting infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, technology operations, or strategic portfolio management initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL Foundation, Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM), AWS, Microsoft Azure, or comparable technology certifications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience (High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant experience).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.