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Position Summary: 

The Staff Software Development Engineer is pivotal in driving the adoption of cutting-edge technology solutions, optimizing front store operations, and delivering an enhanced and seamless customer experience. As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you will lead and oversee the modernization and implementation of technology solutions in the front store area of a retail setting. Key responsibilities include developing a comprehensive technology strategy for the front store and aligning it with the overall business objectives and customer experience goals. Your role will involve planning and executing technology modernization projects, which may include complete redesigns of office systems, inventory management, and product flow applications.

This role will work with technology vendors and suppliers to evaluate and select the most suitable solutions for the front store's needs. Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts will be part of your responsibilities. You'll be responsible for managing the budget allocated to front store technology modernization projects, ensuring cost-effective and timely implementations. Your job will involve collaborating with various teams, such as store operations, IT, marketing, and customer service, to ensure seamless integration and successful adoption of new technology solutions. You'll provide training and support tools for front store staff to ensure they are proficient in using new technology solutions and can deliver a smooth customer experience.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience leading project management experience leading from inception to end of project launch5+ years of experience launching creating technology solutions in a fast-paced environment (retail launch experience a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in retail, or in similar modelExperience demonstrating the ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the organization's goals and objectivesExperience creating insight presentations from the synthesized data that has a strong narrative and critical recommendations with both strengths and opportunities

Additional responsibilities: 

Project Management:

Own the development and execution of a prioritized technology roadmap, achieving the company’s ambitions, including changes in products, policies and/or processes across our ecosystemLeads development and implementation of new technology enhancements, including the creation of requirement documents and leading meetings with key partners across the companyCollaborate effectively and identify key stakeholders in projects including Retail Operations, IT, Inventory Operations, Logistics, Finance, and other business owners to ensure the right partners are engaged

Systems Modernization roadmap:

Aligns the team to establish, update, and maintain a clear set of actions across retail, including interdependencies required to accomplish overarching goalsApplies a growth mindset when identifying new projects that will impact the colleague and customer experience positivelyEmploy strategic thinking and proactive action when developing projects, proficiently identifying potential risks and challenges in advance to ensure projects remain on track and are delivered on schedule

Strategic Planning:

Own the continuous improvement or programs and processes that drive service and productivity improvement in our retail locations and further reduce time spent on day-to-day activitiesDemonstrates agility to be able to quickly pivot project goals to meet the business needsExhibits a sense of urgency when dealing with issues that may occur that could potentially put the project timelines at riskLeads and participates in meetings/calls with corporate partners and retail executives

Stakeholder Influence and Change Management:

Drives change agility in self, team, and networkFully embraces organizational improvement initiatives, acting as a change agent with one’s own team and peers and partnersLeverages a results-oriented mindset, using metrics to monitor improvementsProvides both constructive and appreciative feedback on ideas and key initiativeLook for ways to break through implementation barriers rather than be impeded by them

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$130,295.00 - $260,590.00

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. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/31/2025

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