Sr. Director Implementation (Remote) - Cigna

The Client Service & Operations organization within the Digital & Analytics division is pivotal to driving and impacting the Client Experience across several business segments. The Senior Director of Implementation has accountability to US Employer, Cigna Global, Evernorth and PBM implementation functions in support of new and existing growth clients. This Senior Director will drive a high performing team to execute on strategy and vision of a consistent, repeatable, process ensuring high quality client satisfaction and retention.This leader will develop strong partnerships across Sales and Account Management, Technology, Specialty, Product, and other Operational teams to drive alignment and continual efficiencies for operational readiness and effectiveness. This Senior Director must think with an enterprise mindset and continuously challenge the status quo necessary to balance market demands with successful delivery.The Senior Director will serve as the overall accountability leader for RFPs, finalist presentations, consultant relations, implementations, expansions, and client escalations. Additionally, this leader will serve as a program sponsor on special internal projects to continue to drive effectiveness and alignment across the organization in support of greater client, member, and employee satisfaction. This role will be expected to lead teams directly and cross-functionally to develop to their full potential and meet organizational goals.

You will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 500 people, including 6 Directors/Sr. Managers. In your first 90 - 120 days, you will focus on three primary activities: 1) gain an understanding of the roles, teams, and resources within the organization by shadowing the current leader, 2) observe, identify and implement areas of improvement and 3) participate in Project Accelerate in an advisory capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction, guidance and support to the Implementation team regarding new client setup and large group-add activities, leadership training and personal development.
• Facilitate and promote continued process improvement and total quality management within the Implementation area ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in cross-functional initiatives that support global implementation processes and procedures. Represent implementation team throughout the initial client introduction, sales and negotiation process.
• Accountable for building and fostering relationships with KEY matrix partners aligned to USEmployer, Cigna Global, Evernorth and PBM.
• Implement process improvement through recommendations from team members.
• Responsible for establishment and communication of annual strategic work plan goals for implementations.
• Set and manage the budget to meet corporate goals.
• Oversee/Facilitate cross-functional work teams, meeting and projects.
• Define scope and objectives, develop preliminary project plan, design and project timeline and determine necessary resources.
• Review and track status of projects and periodically report to management.
• Prepare for, implement and communicate new corporate initiatives and processes within the implementation area. Create, document and define operational procedures.
• Special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 12 years relevant experience with 10+ years of experience with project management, account management, and sales; extensive client management experience within a health plan, the PBM, or healthcare industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead high performing teams through continual change and market pressures while meeting/exceeding client satisfaction and internal goals.
• Solid understanding of market dynamics, compliance requirements, and stakeholder needs.
• Ability to think with an enterprise mindset, continuously challenge the status quo, and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex enterprise-level products or solutions, including experience with Generative AI, analytics, or intelligent automation initiatives, and internal solutions for Operational functions
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a comprehensive understanding of technologies and their applications.
• Successful track record of executing on new strategies and vision while raising performance level year over year.
• Financial acumen, exceptional communication, executive presence, cross-functional influence, and strategic thinking are a must.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on coaching and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in startup environments or driving new initiatives within a large organization.
• Experience in enterprise operations, process optimization, and driving operational efficiency through advanced technologies is preferred.

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 170,200 - 283,600 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.

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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.