Senior Manager, HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP)

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 HR Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) Program Manager will lead and oversee the strategic execution of the HRLDP and HR Summer Internship. This role is responsible for delivering a best-in-class rotational experience for program participants, ensuring alignment with organizational talent goals, and driving operational excellence across all program components. 

** This is a hybrid role and must sit in our Hartford, CT hub location**

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution: 

• Oversee the end-to-end management of the HR Leadership Development Program, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants and alignment with broader talent strategies. 

People Leadership & Talent Management:    

• Directly lead and develop a team of high‑potential early‑career HR professionals, providing ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development throughout their three‑year rotational journey. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Provide regular updates to Executive Sponsors and key stakeholders on program progress, changes, and outcomes. Foster strong relationships to ensure continued support and visibility. 

• Operational Excellence: 
  Streamline and document program operations to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Identify and implement process improvements where needed. 

• Governance & Steering Committee Management: 
  Manage the program’s steering committee to ensure effective governance, decision-making, and strategic alignment. 

Curriculum: 

• Lead enhancements to the design and implementation of a robust curriculum that supports leadership development and prepares participants for future roles within the organization. 

• Talent Acquisition: 
  Partner with Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders to recruit top talent into both the full-time rotational program and the summer internship pipeline. 

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: 

• Monitor program effectiveness through feedback, metrics, and outcomes. Use insights to continuously refine and enhance the program. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

•  7 years of work experience and/or successful completion of a CVS Health Leadership Development Program (examples include but are not limited to: HRLDP, GMDP, etc.).

• At least 1 year of experience in HR program management, leadership development, or talent strategy roles 

• Strong stakeholder management  

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across diverse teams 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated strength in problem solving and decision making, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and drive effective outcomes.  

• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute within teams, fostering strong partnerships and shared success.  

• Experience in curriculum design and talent pipeline development is a plus 

• Strategic thinker with a passion for developing talent / future leaders 

• Conflict resolution, flexibility, time management and active listening skills 

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills 

• Highly skilled in written and verbal communication, consistently delivering impactful and professional messaging  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Embraces a growth mindset, showing agility in adapting to change and a commitment to continuous development — for self and others.  

• Skilled in execution and delivery, including planning, implementing, and sustaining initiat