Product Strategy Senior Director

• Responsible for overseeing product discovery and helping focus teams on the best opportunities

• Responsible for setting the Product Strategy and ensuring that the customer ecosystem is evolving in line with the organization's vision and how the industry is evolving

• Responsible for establishing relationships with customers/stakeholders and aligning the product strategy with the stakeholders strategy

• Responsible for defining the product model operating model and setting teams up to be successful empowered product teams . This may include standardization of testing, tools, templates, roadmaps, etc.

• Responsible for evaluating the technology that is currently leveraged and working with architects to rationalize existing assets with build, buy, partner options

• Own the l eadership connection , communication, and coordination with key contributors so they understand our vision, approach, status, etc.

• Creating a culture of innovation and learning

• Responsible for partnering with internal audit to schedule and execute Product audits and develop mitigation plans in response to the outcomes

• Responsible for r esource optimization & roster management across the Product teams, inclusive of matrixed resources

Product Strategy and Vision

• Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives , with a strong emphasis on Generative AI and intelligent automation for speed to value and a focus on innovation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including business units, IT, data science teams, and executive leadership, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product roadmaps.

• Identify and prioritize product opportunities that drive operational efficiency, cost savings, process improvements, and intelligent automation within the enterprise.

• Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and gather insights to inform product strategy and decision-making.

Product Management Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and Designers with a heavy emphasis on coaching while foster ing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure the effective execution of product roadmaps by empowering product teams and providing strategic guidance.

• Establish and maintain product management best practices, processes, and methodologies.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment among product teams, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure seamless product delivery.

Product Delivery and Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization, for internal enterprise solutions.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery while managing risks and dependencies.

• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and implement improvements based on data-driven insights.

• Ensure products meet compliance, security, and regulatory requirements within the enterprise environment.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business unit leaders, enterprise operations, IT, data science teams, and executive management.

• Effectively communicate product strategies, roadmaps, and progress to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in.

• Represent the product organization in cross-functional meetings and strategic initiatives.

• Advocate for the needs and priorities of internal customers, ensuring their voices are heard and addressed in product decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, product operations or related roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex enterprise-level products or solutions, preferably including experience with Generative AI, analytics, or intelligent automation initiatives , as well as internal solutions for Operational functions .

• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a strong understanding of a breadth of technologies and their applications.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on coaching and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.

• Deep understanding of product management methodologies, agile practices, and software development lifecycles , as well as how Empowered Product Teams operate to maximize value.

• Experience in enterprise operations, process optimization, and driving operational efficiency through the application is preferred .

• E ntrepreneurial with either startup experience and/or driving new initiatives within a large organization

• Comfortable making decisions and driving clarity in the face of ambiguity and incomplete information

• Willingness to drive transformation in both how we approach problem-solving and the types of solutions we deliver

• Experience in healthcare or health services preferred

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and experience required for the Senior Director of Product Strategy role. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a proven track record in product management, stakeholder engagement, and driving operational excellence through innovative product solutions.

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 183,500 - 305,800 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 and long term incentive plan.

At The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're 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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