Senior Director, Generative AI Strategy - Evernorth Health Services - Hybrid - Cigna

About Cigna

Cigna, a global health services company, is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. As a leader in the healthcare industry, we're driving innovation and transforming the healthcare experience through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions.

Position Overview

As the Senior Director of Strategic Planning for Generative AI at Cigna, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's AI-driven initiatives. You will collaborate closely with enterprise architects, engineers, and product managers to develop and execute strategic plans that harness the power of Generative AI to drive innovation and business growth. Your responsibilities will span strategy formulation, operational excellence, and program management, ensuring seamless integration of AI solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development and implementation of Cigna's strategic vision for Generative AI, aligning it with the company's overall business objectives

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including enterprise architects, engineers, and product managers, to identify high-impact opportunities for AI-driven solutions

- Develop and maintain a comprehensive roadmap for Generative AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with Cigna's long-term goals and priorities

- Lead program management of AI initiatives, ensuring they meet defined objectives, timelines, and budgets

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure effective communication and buy-in for AI initiatives

- Monitor industry trends and best practices in Generative AI, and identify opportunities for Cigna to stay ahead of the curve

- Develop and implement metrics to measure the success and impact of AI initiatives, and use these insights to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

- 12+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, program management, or management consulting roles, with a focus on emerging technologies

- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making

- Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation and sustained innovation

- Understanding of Generative AI technologies and their potential applications in healthcare and business operations with a strong desire for continuous learning in this evolving field

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Why Cigna?

- Work at the forefront of AI innovation in healthcare

- Make a real impact on people's lives through cutting-edge technology

- Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry

- Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a culture that values work-life balance

- Grow your career with a company that's consistently recognized as a great place to work

- At Cigna, we're on a mission to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through the power of Generative AI.

If you're ready to shape the future of healthcare through the power of Generative AI, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to improve health, well-being, and peace of mind for all.

Cigna is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 177,600 - 296,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.