What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Product Manager Sr. Advisor position at The Cigna Group?
Summary
Agile Product Management serves as the internal voice of the customer. Defines Program Backlog in business terms via program epics and supports epic decomposition into features. Responsible for the scope of work that the Core Systems Platform and its respective Agile Release Train's (ART) will complete, and the vision and roadmap for the Platform. Must be aware of other work being completed within the Portfolio so that they can help teams proactively manage risks and dependencies. The incumbent owns the output for the Platform. Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge but is guided by functional practices and well defined management precedents. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies within own department/discipline/team.
Responsibilities
Works with the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Experience Group Owners (Product Management) to initiate the delivery activities necessary to realize the business benefits of the Epic
Ongoing responsibilities for stewardship and follow-up of initiated Epics, ensuring the defined success criteria is realized
Works with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to define the Epic and its potential benefits, establishes the Cost of Delay (CoD), and identifies business sponsors; responsible for acceptance of the Epics
Works with the delivery teams to size the Epic and provide input to the economic prioritization based on a Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) model
Provides guidance to the ART(s) on the Epic context of the target Features
Participates in Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demo, and Solution Demo when critical to the Epic
Reports on progress of the Epic to the sponsoring Stakeholder Owner
Works with Agile teams that perform research spikes, creates proof of concepts, mock-ups, etc.
Serves as a SME for system development and/or enhancement projects for new or existing applications/processes
Can think about the 'What' and how it impacts the 'How'
Supports business readiness activities
Qualifications:
Past experience working with technology teams, or the ability and interest to learn how to work with technology teams
Bachelor’s degree preferred
7 years plus years experience in Healthcare environment required
Working knowledge of claim systems, billing and banking systems preferred
Ability to translate business needs into actionable business rules and requirements
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
Must have strong business skills and experience, with in depth understanding of business
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong collaboration, negotiation and leadership skills
Ability and experience working across different functional areas in a matrix environment
Ability to think critically with respect to improvement of end-to-end business process
Proven ability to foster collaboration, value others perspectives, and gain support and buy-in for organizational proposals.
Ensures Accountability, can Drives Results
Action Oriented
Good Decision Quality Agile experience required
25% travel
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 116,200 - 193,600 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.
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 and paid holidays. 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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