Strategy and Planning Senior Manager
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role Overview
This hybrid position blends analytical rigor with executive partnership. As a trusted advisor and operational partner to the SVP you will drive strategic planning performance insights and cross-functional alignment across technology initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals who excel at the intersection of data-driven strategy and executive-level influence.
Key Traits and Skills for Success
Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to bridge technical and business perspectives.
Executive Presence: Professionalism and confidence to represent the CIO effectively.
Problem-Solving: Skilled at resolving conflicts and addressing operational challenges.
Emotional Intelligence: Ability to foster collaboration and understand team dynamics.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment
Communicate the CIOs priorities and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
Monitor progress on high-impact initiatives escalate issues and maintain accountability.
Facilitate informed decision-making through data-driven insights and cross-team synthesis.
Operational Leadership (Primary Focus)
Streamline processes to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance team workflows.
Improve governance and operational frameworks for technology programs.
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a liaison for enterprise initiatives spanning multiple leadership teams.
Develop clear compelling communications including memos reports and presentations.
Team & Culture Building
Champion a positive collaborative culture within the USE-T department.
Support change management efforts in partnership with the CIO.
Chief of Staff Functions
Serve as the SVPs primary liaison with internal teams and external partners.
Manage the SVPs agenda coordinate leadership meetings and prepare briefing materials.
Lead special projects such as organizational design talent strategy and vendor optimization.
Executive Communications
Create board-level presentations and executive updates articulating strategy and progress.
Collaborate with HR and Communications on culture initiatives and talent programs.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Finance Technology or related field; MBA preferred.
Experience: 36 years in strategy consulting or technology operations; prior executive-level exposure is a plus.
Skills:
Advanced analytical and financial modeling (Excel Power BI/Tableau).
Exceptional communication and storytelling for senior audiences.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position we anticipate offering an annual salary of 146000 - 243300 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. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll 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 Group.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group 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.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Data Visualization
- Tableau
- Customer Segmentation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Customer relationship management
- Management Consulting
- Google Suite
- Analytics
About Company
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.
