IT Project Management Senior Manager at Cigna in Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The job profile for this position is an IT Project Management Senior Manager, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

The Health Information Systems IT Project Management Senior Manager is responsible for managing a team of project managers for the delivery and execution of multiple disciplines within IT Project and Agile Management. Leads and collaborates with HIS Project Management Office on enhancements to project management processes and tools. Supports the management of the Care Delivery Health Information Systems portfolio spanning multiple lines of business (LOBs) alongside the HIS IT Program Director. Oversees integration of projects and communicates any need to adjust project scope, timing, capacity and budgets to align with the needs of the business. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers, Release Train Engineers and Scrum Masters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and provides leadership, career development, and mentoring for a team comprised of Project Managers.


• Establishes and communicates common goals and direction for team; delegates and prioritizes work to ensure effective execution of all team deliverable.


• Ensure adherence to consistent project management and agile processes, best practices, and standards.


• Leverages relationships, business acumen and technical expertise to drive outcomes that are aligned with the Health Information Systems technology roadmap.


• Attract, recruit, manage, develop, and retain talented team members. This includes both hiring and growing employees as well as effective use of consultants or vendor partnerships.


• Act as a source of direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.

Required Experience / Qualifications:

• PMP certification is highly preferred


• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related degrees; advanced degree such as an MBA preferred.


• Minimum 10 years of technology and business/industry experience preferred, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility for the delivery of large-scale projects or programs.


• Healthcare background with an emphasis in health system technology and Epic or other EHRs preferred.


• Practical experience in Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices and principles.


• Deep people and matrix management skills, with a heavy emphasis on coaching and mentoring of less senior staff and resolving conflicts.

• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; proactively resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity.


• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.


• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.


• Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally.


• Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives.


• Extensive change and release management experience.


• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Statement of Commitment:

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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For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 124,600 - 207,600 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 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 .

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, 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 us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

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.

Cigna 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.