Senior Business Project Advisor, Individual Dental Operations

The Cigna Group

. Lead complex, cross-functional business projects from planning through execution, implementation, and operational stabilization .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex business projects, operational readiness, and risk management while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proficient in developing project plans, status reporting, and executive communications to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement.

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Project ManagementOperational ReadinessRisk ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningMilestone TrackingRisk DocumentationIssue ManagementBusiness Requirements TranslationImplementation PlanningProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

FacilitationOrganizationProblem-SolvingDecision SupportCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Planning ToolsCollaboration ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationHealthcare AdministrationOperationsVendor ManagementCross-Functional Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional business projects from planning through execution, implementation, and operational stabilization
Translate business objectives into project scope, deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, and success measures
Develop and maintain integrated project plans
Coordinate execution across Operations, Technology, Product, Compliance, Finance, Vendor Management, Customer Experience, and enterprise partners
Establish project governance and facilitate project meetings, working sessions, decision forums, status reviews, and readiness discussions
Maintain project documentation, status reports, action items, decisions, risks, issues, dependencies, and business artifacts
Monitor milestones and identify impacts to timing, scope, quality, cost, and operational readiness
Coordinate resolution of cross-functional issues and escalate matters requiring leadership decisions
Identify, document, evaluate, escalate, and monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions
Partner with business owners and subject matter experts to document and communicate business and operational requirements
Coordinate operational-readiness activities involving procedures, training, communications, testing, controls, reporting, customer support, and implementation planning
Lead or support vendor onboarding, transitions, new capabilities, service changes, and operational improvements
Provide reporting on project health, progress, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions
Prepare executive-ready communications and decision materials
Coordinate change-management, stakeholder assessments, communication plans, readiness activities, and transition approaches
Support post-implementation reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Operations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Advanced experience leading complex business projects, operational initiatives, implementations, or organizational change efforts
Demonstrated experience managing projects involving multiple business functions, stakeholders, dependencies, and competing priorities
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, milestones, status reporting, risk and issue documentation, decision records, and implementation-readiness materials
Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into clear requirements, deliverables, responsibilities, and execution plans
Experience coordinating business, operational, technology, and vendor stakeholders through implementation and stabilization
Strong understanding of business project management, operational readiness, risk management, change management, and process improvement
Strong facilitation, organization, problem-solving, and decision-support skills
Ability to identify emerging risks, evaluate potential business impacts, and escalate concerns appropriately
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready project updates and decision materials
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and establish accountability without direct reporting authority
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives and adjust priorities in a changing business environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project-planning, collaboration, or reporting tools
If working at home, internet connection through cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Work-at-home opportunity
Tobacco-free policy
Reasonable accommodation support for the online application process