Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health

Lead Director, Provider Operations and Strategy

SPRINGFIELD, ILPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health

  • Job overview

    The Lead Director, Provider Operations and Strategy at Oak Street Health drives innovation and excellence in business operations and strategic planning to align with organizational goals and accelerate growth.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves leading new initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership on strategic priorities, managing change, mentoring a data-driven team, fostering cross-organizational relationships, partnering with executives for continuous improvement, championing process and digital excellence, providing market insights, and setting performance standards.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The pay range is $100,000 to $231,540 annually, with eligibility for bonuses, commissions, short-term incentives, and equity awards. Benefits include competitive wages, medical plans, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, tuition assistance, and more.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a minimum of 10 years in business operations or strategic planning, with mastery in problem-solving, collaboration, growth mindset, and execution. Preferred certifications include CSPP and SMP.

  • Career development

    The company offers opportunities for continuous development and growth within a fast-paced, innovative environment, supporting self and team development.

  • Work environment and culture

    Oak Street Health promotes a collaborative, energetic culture that values positive energy, ownership, clinical excellence, and delivering results in a fast-paced setting.

  • Company information

    Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, is a leading health solutions company focused on transforming healthcare with a large workforce and extensive reach across America.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to apply via oakstreethealth.com/careers before 09/30/2025, with consideration for all qualified candidates including those with arrest or conviction records.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers a unique opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a healthcare revolution environment with strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and digital excellence.

Company overview

Oak Street Health, now part of CVS Health, is a primary care provider focused on delivering value-based healthcare to older adults, particularly those on Medicare. The company operates a network of community-based medical centers across the United States, offering comprehensive preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized health services. Oak Street Health generates revenue primarily through risk-based contracts with Medicare Advantage plans, earning payments based on patient outcomes and cost savings rather than traditional fee-for-service models. Founded in 2012 in Chicago, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint and was acquired by CVS Health in 2023 to strengthen CVS’s commitment to accessible, coordinated care. Candidates should be aware of Oak Street Health’s mission-driven culture, its emphasis on patient-centered care, and its integration into CVS Health’s broader healthcare ecosystem.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight extensive leadership in business operations and strategic planning, emphasizing your ability to drive innovation and execute initiatives aligned with organizational goals at Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health.

  • Focus on showcasing skills in collaboration with senior leadership, change management, team building, and data-driven decision-making to reflect the key responsibilities of the Lead Director role.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the Oak Street Health corporate careers site, CVS Health job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this position.

  • Connect with current Oak Street Health employees in provider operations or strategy divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like referencing Oak Street Health's mission to transform healthcare or asking about their experience driving strategic initiatives within the company.

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