Agile Product Management Senior Advisor at Cigna in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

The Agile Product Management Senior Advisor uses specialized depth and experience to oversee the writing and modifying of complex technical functional requirements for Oracle e-Business Suite (Supply Chain, Warehouse & Inventory Management) - these are derived from the business requirements and form the foundation of what the engineers will code/implement in order to achieve business asks. They will work closely with the Business Product Owners, Software Engineer, Architects, Delivery Managers, and peer Advisors to maintain and prioritize the product roadmap, facilitate quarterly planning events, execute sprints, and design business & technology solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with agile teams to build and manage new features and capabilities while delivering desired business impact; while providing thought leadership to Program Governance activities such as prioritization and negotiating with stakeholders on backlog priorities.
• Responsible for owning the technical roadmap and non-functional requirements for product (e.g. page rendering times, how long it takes to log in, response on service calls).
• Work with disparate business groups to optimize business and financial case for how technology will deliver their projects.
• Create, evolve and communicate feature area specifications that form cohesive, iterative plans that align to the multi release vision.
• Write Definition of Ready (i.e. acceptance criteria should be clear, business need by dates agreed upon, and business value captured) user stories and epics.
• Maintain groomed backlog for business stakeholder priorities, and incorporate architectural changes recommended by engineering into user stories.
• Proactively resolve upstream dependencies and resolve conflict effectively across teams.
• Advocate for process improvements through an understanding of the engineering lifecycle and previous experience.
• Monitor and instrument products for business outcomes and tech product health
• Effectively communicate the products team's backlog, goals, and accomplishments to peers and leadership showing the value the product is bringing to the business
• Focus on reducing tech debt when value can be measured in efficiency and quality metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 10-15 years of experience or Master's degree and 5-10 years of relevant experience
• 3+ years relevant experience in Agile methodology
• 5+ years relevant experience in Oracle e-Business Suite functionality or other comparable Enterprise Resource Planning product (i.e SAP) with a focus on Supply Chain, Warehouse and Inventory Management
• Experience working in technology or in close engagement with technology
• Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field
• Knowledge of user experience and technical design essential
• Proven skill at balancing technical knowledge with business possibility and acumen
• High degree of comfort in fast-paced dynamic / ambiguous environment
• Ability to work cross functionally with Compliance, IRM, Infrastructure, and Software Engineering
• Passionate advocate with ability to identify and meet customer needs within agile framework

At Evernorth, we dare to imagine a better health care system, and we're driven to make it happen. Where some see obstacles, we see possibilities. We're challengers, difference-makers and opportunity-seekers, united with our partners in pursuit of a simpler, more sustainable system and better health for all.

We have always acted first to take on the toughest challenges. We uniquely partner across the health care ecosystem to uncover opportunities, take action, advance health care and deliver better outcomes - like no one else can. We believe health care can do more. We are Champions For Better.

Evernorth, part of Cigna Corporation, unlocks new value in pharmacy, medical and beyond to further total health for all.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.

When you work with Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

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.