Executive Director, Data Platforms, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Springfield

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

175100.00 - 334750.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

CVS Health is recruiting for an Executive Director of Data Platforms to lead our data infrastructure transformation initiative. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of data platforms and execute a migration from legacy systems to a modern Databricks platform. The goal is to ensure platform reliability, performance, and compliance while coordinating cross-functional efforts to modernize data architecture.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee daily operations and maintenance of multiple data platforms
Ensure platform reliability, performance, and availability across all systems
Establish data platform SLAs and monitoring frameworks
Lead incident response and resolution for platform-related issues
Develop and execute comprehensive migration strategy from legacy systems to Databricks
Create detailed decommissioning plans for legacy SQL warehouse and Palantir/Foundry systems
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data and workload transitions
Minimize business disruption during migration phases
Establish timeline, milestones, and success criteria for platform modernization
Build, lead, and mentor a team of data platform leaders and engineers
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Define technical architecture and standards for the new Databricks environment
Evaluate and implement data platform tools, technologies, and best practices
Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices
Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across all platforms
Partner with senior leadership to align data platform strategy with business objectives

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in data platform engineering, data architecture, or related fields
8+ years in a leadership role managing data platform teams (5+ engineers)
Proven experience with large-scale data platform migrations and system decommissioning
Hands-on experience with SQL-based data warehouses (DB2, Snowflake, Redshift, Teradata, etc.)
Experience with Databricks platform implementation and management (preferred)
Expert knowledge of modern data platform architectures and technologies
Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data pipeline orchestration tools
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated data services
Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies
Proven track record of leading enterprise level initiatives and aligning with a complex set of enterprise stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
Experience managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have:

Experience in healthcare interoperability and payer integrations
Experience in healthcare data platforms and compliance requirements (HIPAA, etc.)
Databricks certification(s) or equivalent cloud platform certifications

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 11, 2025

Expiration:
October 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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