Project Manager KSA Epic Delivery Owner
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
EndtoEnd Epic Ownership
Own delivery of Epics from ideation definition and refinement through implementation release and benefits realization.
Partner with Product Managers and SME groups to define scope outcomes dependencies and success measures.
Maintain a holistic view of deliveryprovidingstrategic guidance business judgement and recommendations for optimized execution.
Planning & Delivery Governance
Develop andmaintainEpic delivery plans including timelines resource needs budget considerations and milestone tracking.
Identifyrisks dependencies and constraints early; develop mitigation plans and escalate when.
Ensure alignment with enterprise strategy regulatory standards and crossprogram priorities.
CrossFunctional Leadership & Coordination
Lead collaboration across Agile Teams ARTs and business functions to ensure unified delivery.
Facilitate crossteam synchronization and ensure dependencies across technology business operations and external partners are effectively managed.
Track delivery progress through Jira dashboards status reports and regular delivery forums.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Act as the primary point of contact for all Epicrelated updates decisions and escalations.
Provide clear concise and transparent communication to executives business sponsors SMEs and delivery teams.
Facilitate regular stakeholder reviews steering committees and status presentations.
Execution & Monitoring
Monitor delivery performance against agreed scope schedule quality and budget.
Remove impediments in collaboration with RTEs Product Owners and functional leads.
Ensure teams have clarity on deliverables priorities and success measures.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
Oversee andmaintainaccurateproject documentation including delivery plans RAID logs action trackers and reporting packages.
Conduct quality checks on deliverables to ensure alignment with acceptance criteria and business expectations.
Lead postimplementation reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Business Case & Proposal Support
Contribute to the development or review of Lean Business Cases costbenefit assessments and strategic proposals for new Epics or enhancements.
Ensure business outcomes KPIsOKRsand value realization metrics are clearly defined and measured.
Experience Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management or related field.
PMPorPrince2certification is a plus
57 years of experience delivering complex initiatives preferably within healthcare or insurance.
Strong understanding ofScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)and Agile delivery practices;SAFecertifications are desirable.
Proven experience leading crossfunctional teams and managing delivery across multiple workstreams or ARTs.
Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to navigate complex organizational environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups.
Proficiencywith delivery and collaboration tools such as Jira MS Project PowerPoint Visio Azure DevOps.
Ability to manage competing priorities and guide teams through ambiguity and change.
Experience in writing epics features user stories and supporting UAT or readiness activities as needed.
Selfstarter mindset with strong leadership and facilitation skills.
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.
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About Company
Cigna Healthcare offers health insurance plans such as medical and dental to individuals and employers, international health insurance, and Medicare coverage.