Epic Delivery Lead — SAFe & Cross-Functional Programs

Cigna; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Epic Delivery Lead to own epics from ideation through implementation and benefits realization, partnering with Product Managers and SMEs to define scope and success metrics.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across agile environments, manage risks, ensure alignment with strategy and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement through post‑implementation reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience delivering complex initiatives, preferably within healthcare or insurance.

Responsibilities

• End to End Epic Ownership: Own delivery of Epics from ideation, definition and refinement through implementation, release and benefits realization.
• Planning & Delivery Governance: Develop and maintain Epic delivery plans including timelines, resources, budget, milestones.
• Cross Functional Leadership & Coordination: Lead collaboration across Agile Teams and business functions to ensure unified delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Act as the primary contact for Epic updates and escalations; provide clear communication to executives and delivery teams.
• Execution & Monitoring: Monitor delivery performance against scope, schedule, and budget; remove impediments with RTEs and Product Owners.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Oversee project documentation and conduct quality checks; lead post-implementation reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or Prince2 certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

PowerPoint

Visio

Azure DevOps

Job description

Cigna in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Epic Delivery Lead to own epics from ideation through implementation and benefits realization, partnering with Product Managers and SMEs to define scope and success metrics.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across agile environments, manage risks, ensure alignment with strategy and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement through post‑implementation reviews.