Senior Architecture Manager (IC)

Job DescriptionAs a Retail Sr Manager of Architecture you will be responsible for developing and driving the Retail Technology Strategy. Work closely with retail tower architects, enterprise architecture, enterprise technology services, enterprise information security, enterprise digital and enterprise data to ensure consistency & alignment in architecture standards. Provide technology leadership and advise for architecture decisions impacting retail digital platforms across all retail towers.The Sr Manager will focus on platform, integration, data exchange, workflow, security, and infrastructure. This role assists and sometimes leads the development of horizontal strategies, across retail tower blueprints, plans, and standards.The Sr Manager works individually or across the retail towers (retail, supply chain, retail pharmacy & enterprise finance) to deliver capabilities in a platform manner, enable cloud-native development approaches, accelerate delivery via composable techniques, and champion innovative strategies across all retail towers.Accountabilities include:Build relationships with Business and IT partners to develop Innovative and strategic platforms across the retail businessWork with peers from across the enterprise (retail, supply chain, retail pharmacy & enterprise finance) to build and deliver on the Innovation roadmap.Offer guidance in building consensus on approach and provide technical execution oversight. Identify and mediate conflicting requirements among retail tower (retail, supply chain, retail pharmacy & enterprise finance) architects.With guidance drive adoption of architectural standards by leveraging experience at various levels across technologies, including DevSecOps, Applications, Platforms, Infrastructure, Cloud.Help to cultivate technical expertise and champion and enable learning, adoption, reskill and reuse across retail towers, with focus on scale-ready technologies and approaches, such as platform-centric delivery, cloud-native approaches, and others.Architecture and design reviews: Participate and advise others in architecture design reviews. Help to identify gaps and recommend design changes. Actively participate in the Architecture community to drive modernization opportunities for the advancement of Retail technology while keeping in mind the complexities of our IT landscapeProof of concept technology support: Lead and/or participate in proofs-of-concept and technology deep-dives specific to partner technologiesDevSecOps Pipeline automation: Providing guidance and coaching to App Dev teams to define CICD pipeline templates including the use of standardized enterprise DevSecOps toolchain for build and deployment automation to the public cloud as well as assist with the development of these where there are gapsPay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:Minimum: 95,000Maximum: 209,000Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.Required QualificationsOverall 10+ years of professional IT experience5 years+ experience as Solution Architect IT for largeRetail or Healthcare organizationUnderstanding of Retail business is preferred but not requiredPreferred QualificationsThe ability to multi-task and manage to aggressive deliverable dates is a mustMentor lower level IT solution architects to expand their capabilities for growth within the organizationPartner with Peers and Business LeadersDemonstrated expertise in use of modern capabilities, platforms, providers, solutions, industry trends and best practices to transform customer experiences in an omnichannel retail environment.SME level understanding of architecture for one or more technologies (cloud, data analytics, mainframe, digital or other technology) SME level understanding of APIs & microservices-based architecture is a mustDemonstrable hands-on experience is a mustAbility to teach and upskill talent within the organization.Ability to summarize and present technical solutions to leadership teamThought leadership & excellent communication skillsDeep collaboration skills and ability to work as a team player seeking alignment and able to influence outcomesEducationBachelors Degree in Computer Science or related fieldpreferredMasters Degree in Computer Science or related fieldpreferredBusiness OverviewBring your heart to CVS Health Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities.

Created: 2025-09-06