Po&E - Epic Delivery Leader

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 closely with our Tech partners, Product Owners, and 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.
Provide thought leadership in the area of business strategy development and solution assessments as it relates to major projects/programs.
Provide Epic/Program/Project Management leadership and consultation to project teams and senior stakeholders.
Chair Steering Committee meetings with senior business and IT leaders providing clear updates and decisions across initiatives from a scope, time, budget perspective.
Responsible for all aspects of business readiness, working with relevant Business Readiness resources to ensure all bases are covered including non-IT deliverables.
Ensure strong Epic/Programme/Project Governance which includes RAID logs, proactive risk and issue management, meeting/reporting cadence and strong stakeholder management.
Act as a champion for Agile tools, processes, and methodologies.
Lead project teams through scoping definition and ensure all execution efforts align to Epic/program/Project goals.
May be required to lead feasibility studies and anticipate a degree of requirements gathering for decision making.
Lead the establishment of measurable and achievable critical success factors for all initiatives.
Control planning and execution to ensure that cost, time, and quality goals are met.
Develop and maintain the Epic/Programme/Project plans.
Motivate, mentor, and encourage project team members to utilize themselves to their full potential and take accountability for their assigned work.
Demonstrate best practices in Epic/Programme/Project management and seek to continually improve and enhance existing processes.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Epic/Program/Project Management and proven ability to deliver within different methodologies i.e.
Agile, Iterative & Incremental, Waterfall.
Strong understanding of digital and regulatory issues within the health insurance industry.
Business Degree qualified.
Knowledge of, qualifications and/or certifications in industry standard project and programme management methodologies such as MSP (Managing Successful Programme), PMP, and Prince2.
Successfully delivered programs/projects using Agile/SAFE frameworks and methodologies.
Experience in delivering large business transformation Digital/Regulatory projects/programmes.
Professional Skill Requirements: Strong leadership capability with experience in communicating and engaging staff, peers, and stakeholders in the delivery of large programs/projects.
Delivering well-structured communication both orally, in writing, or through delivery of presentations.
Experienced in liaising with senior business stakeholders clearly and concisely.
Financial forecasting, planning, budgeting, and cost control of multiple concurrent work streams/packages.
Experience managing virtual teams based globally is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Ability to drive/display ownership/proactive behavior.
Effective communication across a broad spectrum of cultural differences, where required.
Proven program/project management and leadership skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Experience implementing new processes and driving change within a large organization.
Experience with large scale systems environments and fluency with technology solutions.
Proven ability to drive adoption and continual process improvement.
Good understanding of IT delivery "ways of working" with multiple Scrum Teams and Release Trains is desirable but not a must.
About Cigna Healthcare: Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life.
We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality.
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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