.The Position:Cigna Healthcare, a leading global health insurer, is going through an exciting period of expansion and we are looking to recruit an experienced individual in our newly set up Portfolio Optimisation and Execution office (PO&E) who is analytical, organized and has an eye for detail. This person will be a key member of the PO&E responsible for leading the delivery of Epics & large business transformation programs/projects.Overview:As Epic Delivery Leader, you will apply your skills and experience to help drive Epic delivery outcomes in an Agile delivery Model / large business change, digital transformation and regulatory/compliance initiatives. In addition to delivering the above, the incumbent will work with a highly skilled, diverse network of people across Cigna Global businesses who are using emerging technologies to address today's biggest global business challenges.This position independently and regularly interfaces with key senior global leaders up to VP and business CEO level stakeholders from the business segments, the functional operational areas and a wide range of Enterprise functional areas and works hand in glove with our Tech partners, Product Owners and our Tech leaders in a SAFE Agile Operating Model.The Epic Delivery Leader position is responsible for managing large, complex and highly visible Epics/projects/programs that cross multiple Business and IT areas using predominantly Agile (or Waterfall methodologies), depending on the needs of the business.This role is responsible for directing Epic allocated FTE/SME which includes allocated resources across work streams. This role also must partner with IT and other critical stakeholders to ensure the right blend of skills are available to support successful delivery of the Epic/program.The role will involve building successful relationships within the business and our shared/support functions, across all levels to advocate, communicate, prioritize, define and deliver the Epics/program/projects.The successful candidate will be a high-performing individual who is methodical, inquisitive and has a passion for delivering large business change across a global organization.Primary Responsibilities:Oversee and deliver Epics/Programmes/Projects including those with a high level of senior business stakeholder interaction.Partner with the senior leadership from the Business and IT community to identify and prioritize opportunities for achieving the goals of the Epic/Programmes/Projects.Serve as point of escalation for business sponsors, IT executives and key project stakeholders/team members.Strong leadership of virtual teams which are likely to be based across different global locations and time zones ensuring clear communication of progress and expectations.Strong budget and financial management skills are needed managing multiyear Epics/Programmes/Projects
