Cigna - Saint Louis, MO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Hybrid - Saint Louis, MO
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Manager of the PBM Operations Polaris BPO Team will be responsible for leading a team of multiple individuals responsible for driving and delivering value-based projects that support the Polaris tool. This role involves collaborating with key business and technology partners across the enterprise to identify and implement end-user tool improvements that enable company growth, reduce operating costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The Senior Manager will function in direct alignment with key strategies to deliver affordable, predictable, and simple solutions to both external and internal customers. In this position, the Senior Manager supports team members who serve as the interface to the Technical Product Owners (TPO) for business applications, product, or client requests. The role requires contributing to business requirements for new and existing systems from ideation through production and project oversight. The Senior Manager will also establish, manage, and lead development plans for team members, understanding skill gaps or development needs, and leveraging best practices to incorporate into team development. The Senior Manager will create a culture and team dynamic to maximize a team environment, demonstrating a willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs. The ability to effectively operate within a fast-paced, dynamic organization is essential, as is the capacity to influence and build strong relationships across the organization. A passion for leading and driving transformational change is crucial, as is the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment and indirectly lead teams through changes positively. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and a strong customer service focus are required to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team responsible for driving and delivering value-based projects that support the Polaris tool.
  • Collaborate with key business and technology partners to identify and implement end-user tool improvements.
  • Contribute to business requirements for new and existing systems from ideation through production and project oversight.
  • Establish, manage, and lead development plans for team members, understanding skill gaps and development needs.
  • Create a culture and team dynamic to maximize a team environment.
  • Participate in defining business requirements with business sponsors, TPO, and System Engineering teams for new and modified business applications, products, or client requests.
  • Utilize Express Scripts project tools and methodologies (AGILE, JIRA) to advance business applications, products, or client requests.
  • Adapt in a dynamic work environment and lead teams through changes positively.
  • Develop customized solutions to meet business requirements through collaboration with other departments.

Requirements

  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • High School Diploma is required.
  • BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field preferred.
  • PBM or Pharmacy industry experience preferred.
  • Ability to perform data analysis and summarize findings; ability to use data to support proposal of potential solutions preferred.
  • Strong project management and organization skills preferred.
  • Strong focus on customer service preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred.
  • Ability to develop and deliver leadership updates required.
  • Ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines required.
  • Excellent PC skills within a Microsoft Office environment required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with AGILE methodologies and tools like JIRA.
  • Experience in the healthcare or pharmacy industry.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
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