Senior Project Manager

at  The Cigna Group

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of proven experience as a Program Manager or similar role in leading new business establishment initiatives and technology transformation projects. Health Insurance preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) with hands-on experience in their application. (SAFE, Scrum Agile)
• Professional certifications in project management (such as PMP or PRINCE2) and/or PgMP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts. Able to effectively convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Jira, Azure Dev Ops
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems proactively and propose effective solutions and best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Provide expert content/professional leadership on complex Program Management assignments and or projects. Deliver strategic programs representing a major company initiatives by providing central expertise, governance, and control within Program Management Office (PMO) Be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Use deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders. Providing thought leadership within Program Management Run projects through complete cycle from ideation to closure and benefit realization. Full and holistic ownership of project delivery with business judgement, support and advice on how things could be delivered in a better way Perform other related duties as assigned for the benefit of the project and organization. Be ready to multitask and juggle multiple projects at the same time. Lead full lifecycle of the project:

• Project Planning and Strategy:
• Collaborate with senior management to define project goals, objectives, and scope.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and critical milestones.
• Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate project barriers.
• Align project initiatives with overall business strategy and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Project Execution and Monitoring:
• Lead project teams consisting of subject matter experts from various departments.
• Effectively communicate project deliverables, expectations, and timelines to team members and stakeholders.
• Monitor and track project progress against established schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proactively identify and address project roadblocks or issues to maintain project momentum.
• Deploy appropriate project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders, including department heads, subject matter experts, and executives.
• Collaborate across different teams to ensure seamless project coordination and collaboration.
• Facilitate regular project update meetings and presentations for stakeholders, providing clear and concise information on project status, risks, and critical decisions.
• Address stakeholder concerns and ensure transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance and Documentation:
• Oversee project documentation (project plans, WBS, risk register, action tracker, regular reporting), ensuring it is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks to ensure project outputs meet established standards and requirements.
• Facilitate post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify areas for improvement in future projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Analysis and support of the production of project proposals or business cases