Program Management Senior Advisor - Cigna Healthcare

Accountabilities

• Lead regulatory and compliance implementation efforts, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and ensuring business readiness for evolving healthcare requirements.
• Manage complex programs across multiple stakeholders, driving alignment across business teams.
• Support sustainable implementation outcomes by partnering with Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Product, Operations, IT, and other teams.
• Provide compliance awareness and program management support for payment integrity initiatives and operational improvements.
• Coordinate compliance requirements across operational systems and processes, including claims, pricing, benefit configuration, and authorization workflows.
• Identify implementation barriers, recommend solutions, escalate risks when needed, and provide clear communication throughout delivery.

Requirements

• Experienced program or product management professional with a strong background in healthcare operations, compliance, and regulatory implementation.
• Comfortable working independently, managing ambiguity, and influencing across complex organizational structures.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of program management, product management, or related experience in complex and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, regulatory processes, compliance requirements, and implementation practices.
• Experience supporting regulatory mandates, audits, inquiries, policies, procedures, or compliance-related initiatives.
• Experience working within health plans or healthcare organizations is highly preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, Compliance, Product, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business impacts, identify risks, and translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create executive-level documentation and regulator-facing materials.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver results independently.
• Experience with compliance and business tools such as OpenPages, iComply, Q&A Fast Map, Law Exchange, Tableau, Wrike, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Compliance certifications such as CHC, CPCO, CHPC, or CCEP are a plus.
• Experience with healthcare regulatory implementation and related operational processes is highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $116,100 - $193,500 USD, based on experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.
• Remote work opportunities with flexibility across approved United States locations.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health programs.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement programs to support professional development.
• Minimum of 18 paid time off days annually, plus paid holidays and leave programs.
• Access to wellbeing programs designed to support employees’ overall health and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare initiatives that improve outcomes for members and communities.