Senior Project Lead, Federal Health Programs

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Cool Valley (MO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Cigna Group seeks an experienced project leader to oversee cross-functional initiatives across Evernorth Federal Services, driving scope, schedules, and successful delivery. You will coordinate internal and external SMEs, counsel senior leadership, and ensure on-time execution within contractual constraints.

Qualifications include 8+ years in project management, strong communication, and familiarity with federal contracts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project or program management, healthcare, pharmacy, federal programs, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion using proven project management processes
• Experience coordinating account team and cross-functional SMEs, external consultants, and delivery partners
• Experience providing counsel and advice to top management and driving resolution of complex issues and risks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level status reporting and presentations
• Experience with federal contracts, proposals, and/or program management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in project management and Microsoft Office tools (including MS Project)

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects and special initiatives across EFS from initiation through completion, defining scope, objectives, and success criteria
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation; identify dependencies and secure required approvals in coordination with internal and external SMEs
• Establish priorities, monitor progress, and drive on-time delivery within business, budget, and contractual constraints
• Provide counsel and advice to top management on significant project matters, often requiring coordination between organizations
• Lead cross-functional teams and status meetings to assess progress, resolve issues, and elevate and drive resolution of risks
• Develop and present high-level and detailed updates, reports, risks, and timelines to internal partners and leadership
• Act as a liaison across the federal account team and cross-functional partners to execute projects, resolve issues, and report status
• Support execution of contractually required initiatives that protect TPharm5 performance
• Contribute to business development opportunities by ensuring critical deliverables are executed on schedule and aligned to client expectations

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cigna Group seeks an experienced project leader to oversee cross-functional initiatives across Evernorth Federal Services, driving scope, schedules, and successful delivery. You will coordinate internal and external SMEs, counsel senior leadership, and ensure on-time execution within contractual constraints.

Qualifications include 8+ years in project management, strong communication, and familiarity with federal contracts.