Data Management Strategy & Governance Manager - HIH - Evernorth

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the Hyderabad Data Quality team within the Data & Analytics organization. You will drive data quality, observability, and delivery across critical pipelines.

The role combines hands-on technical work with people leadership, guiding four Hyderabad-based colleagues and syncing with onshore teams to ensure reliable, scalable data products across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 11-13 years of experience in data management and analytics.
• 5 years of experience managing Data Engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with Data Quality tools; Collibra knowledge a plus.
• Proficient in SQL across multiple databases; Python/PySpark scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data quality rules, checks, and controls.
• Lead data observability capabilities across pipelines and CI/CD.
• Partner with engineering to embed data quality into ingestion and processing.
• Own sprint planning, delivery accountability, and team mentoring.

Skills

Data Quality

Data Observability

Python

Pyspark

SQL

Team Leadership

Education

11-13 years of experience in data management

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Software Engineering Manager Evernorth, a leading Health Services company, is looking for exceptional engineers/developers in our Data and Analytics organization. In this role, you will actively participate with your development team on initiatives that support Evernorth's strategic goals as well as subject matter experts to understand business logic you will be engineering. As a Data Quality Advisor/Manager, you will help develop an integrated architectural strategy to support next-generation capabilities on an enterprise-wide scale. You will work in an agile environment, delivering user-oriented products. The ideal candidate will work in a team environment that demands technical excellence, whose members are expected to hold each other accountable for the overall success of the end product. Focus for this team is on the delivery of innovative solutions to complex problems, but also with a mind to drive simplicity in refining and supporting of the solution by others.

Roles & Responsibilities

Data Quality & Observability Delivery (Hands-On) Design, build, and maintain data quality rules, checks, and controls across critical data pipelines and domains. Lead implementation and expansion of data observability capabilities, including monitoring, alerting, and issue triage. Partner with engineering and platform teams to embed data quality and observability into pipelines, ingestion frameworks, and CI/CD processes. Perform root cause analysis for data quality incidents and partner with upstream/downstream teams on remediation. Contribute directly to backlog items, technical designs, and solution reviews alongside the team.

Team Leadership & People Management

Directly manage and mentor four Hyderabad-based Data Quality team members, providing clear goals, feedback, and development guidance. Serve as the primary point of contact between the onshore Data Quality Execution Team and the Hyderabad Data Quality team. Own sprint-level planning, work allocation, and delivery accountability for the Hyderabad team. Foster strong technical capability, accountability, and ownership within the team. Support performance management, coaching, and skill development in alignment with enterprise expectations. Ensure consistent communication, delivery transparency, and alignment across time zones.

Qualifications Required

Experience & Education: 11 - 13 years of experience in data management, data analysis, data profiling, and statistical techniques. 5 Years of experience managing the Data engineering teams. Must have a thorough understanding of concepts of Data Quality Hands-on-experience with Data Quality tool is a must. Strong understanding of Collibra DI views, glossary hierarchies, and governance workflows. Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python, Pyspark, including automation, data processing, and script optimization. Must be proficient in writing Advanced SQL queries going against multiple databases. Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics ecosystems. Proven ability to balance technical contribution with people leadership. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions. Strong experience working across global delivery modelsExcellent Required Skills: Data Quality, Databricks, Python, Pyspark, SQL

Preferred Skills

Experience & Education: Familiarity with data governance frameworks and federated operating models. Healthcare Industry experience is prefferred.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. 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.