Third Party Management Senior Advisor - Global Technology Products & Services - Hybrid

The Cigna Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybride; USD 114 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off 18 days

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Résumé du poste

The Cigna Group is seeking a Third-Party Management Senior Advisor to lead governance, vendor risk, and portfolio strategies within its Technology organization, engaging with senior leadership to align initiatives. The role supports Procurement in negotiations, RFPs, and proposal analysis, leveraging contract knowledge and financial acumen to drive value across global supplier relationships.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, at

Qualifications

• 7+ years in third party management or procurement or related disciplines.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and translating complex data for stakeholders.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and governing supplier relationships.

Responsabilités

• Govern supplier governance and report on supplier performance (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Cultivate relationships with Technology senior stakeholders to drive strategic solutions.
• Lead Enterprise Business Review sessions with business partners and suppliers.
• Support Procurement in negotiations, RFPs, and proposal analysis.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Executive relationships

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract drafting

Excel

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

The Third-Party Management Senior Advisor is responsible for performing activities related to the governance, vendor & risk management, portfolio, and relationship management processes in support of Cigna's Technology organization. Specifically, this role is centered around the global service providers and software firms that deliver products, solutions and services to Cigna including but not limited to software development, software engineering, quality assurance/engineering, data & analytics services, production support, ERP products and applications along with AI driven, agentic solutions etc. This role will require interaction with senior leadership to build portfolio and vendor management strategies that align with Cigna's global technology initiatives, projects, and programs. Additionally, this role will support Procurement / Sourcing teams in negotiations, RFP, and proposal analysis etc. A working understanding of technology legal contracts as well as deep analytical skills and financial acumen is desired.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Accountable for providing advanced strategic direction and overall governance associated with assigned supplier relationships including but not limited to.
  • Track and monitor aggregate supplier performance against measures and guidelines and report on said performance in a monthly, quarterly, or annual manner.
  • Drive governance and issue resolution for all areas of the assigned portfolio.
  • Identify and action opportunities to improve the supplier governance approach and procurement process which could have significant fiscal impact on the organization.
  • Perform recurring Enterprise Business Review sessions with business/matrix partners and suppliers on a quarterly or semi-annual basis to provide strategic guidance to suppliers.

Portfolio Management

• Accountable for cultivating and developing strong relationships with Technology senior business stakeholders to understand their portfolios and drive strategic solutions against their business objectives including but not limited to.
  • Navigate extraordinarily complex Technology landscape which includes ever-changing strategies and priorities.
  • Facilitate top to top discussions with senior leaders from Cigna and suppliers.
  • Bring strategic thinking and thought leadership to overall Business Requirements, Enterprise Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Change Orders, Statements of Work

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in third party management, global procurement or operations, technology, finance, or similar disciplines
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success driving value creation across a wide range of relationships and highly strategic engagements.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external executive stakeholders aimed at driving value creation and realization.
• Strong executive presence and comfort with presenting executive level material
• Experience drafting, revising, and reviewing contracts, Service Level Agreements, Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work
• Demonstrated negotiation and third-party management skills with proven success; able to negotiate directly with internal and external partners preferred.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills among various levels of leadership.
• Ability to excel and prioritize workload in an ambiguous environment.
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with strong emphasis on Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field strongly preferred.

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 114,200 - 190,400 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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs,

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.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.