Ward Cauthren

Ward Cauthren

Executive Director, Enterprise Delivery at CVS Health

CVS Health•Greater Phoenix Area, United States

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Proven executive with over 20 years of experience in Operational Leadership. Established track record for building and managing high functioning, diverse teams of professionals. Experienced in Portfolio and Program Delivery, Information Technology, and Manufacturing Practices. Competent liaison between all levels of management, clients, and personnel with strong communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills. STRENGTHS Portfolio Level Planning and Reporting Program Prioritization and Estimation Resource Allocation and Forecasting Risk identification and mitigation planning Business Case Validation Project Scope and Change Management Software Development Life Cycle Agile and Scrum PM Methodologies PMO Process Development/Improvement Six Sigma/Lean Sigma Methodologies Business Modeling and Forecasting Budget and Financial Management Analytics and Metrics Development

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CVS HealthCurrent
    Mar 2013–Present· 13 yrs 7 mos
    • Executive Director, Enterprise DeliveryCurrent
      Nov 2022–Present
    • Director, Program Management
      Nov 2015–Nov 2022
    • Senior Manager, Project Management
      Apr 2014–Nov 2015
    • Advisor, Project Management
      Mar 2013–Apr 2014
  • 2011–2013· 2 yrs
    • Program Manager, Information Technology
      2012–2013
    • Senior Project Manager
      2011–2012
  • 2010–2011· 1 yr
    • Project Manager, Information Technology
      2010–2011
  • 2009–2011· 2 yrs
    • Partner/Project Manager
      2009–2011
  • 2005–2009· 4 yrs
    • Director of Operations - Internet Marketing Solutions
      2005–2009
  • 2005–2007· 2 yrs
    • Vice President, Operations
      2005–2007
  • Aug 2000–Oct 2005· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Project Manager/Principal Engineering Technician
      Aug 2000–Oct 2005

Education

PMP

Project Management Professional Certification

Project Management Institute

Bachelors

Global Business Management

Arizona State University

Associates

Electrical Engineering Technology

DeVry Institute of Technology

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Ward Cauthren
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Software DevelopmentProduct ManagementProject ManagementIT Project & Program ManagementProject PlanningSoftware DocumentationSDLCPMPBusiness AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementProgram ManagementRequirements AnalysisStrategic PlanningCross-functional Team LeadershipFinancial ReportingVisioProcess ImprovementSoftware Development Life CycleMS ProjectCustomer-Focused Service