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 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex business projects, operational initiatives, and change management while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proficient in developing project plans, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness through clear communication and documentation.

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Project ManagementOperational ReadinessRisk ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningMilestone DevelopmentRisk DocumentationIssue ManagementBusiness Requirements Translation

Soft Skills

FacilitationOrganizationProblem-SolvingDecision SupportInfluencing Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Planning ToolsCollaboration ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationHealthcare AdministrationOperationsVendor ManagementContinuous Improvement

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 and implementation-readiness plans
Coordinate execution across Operations, Technology, Product, Compliance, Finance, Vendor Management, Customer Experience, and other enterprise partners
Establish project governance and facilitate 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 business requirements, operational readiness, testing, training, communications, procedures, controls, reporting, and support models
Lead or support vendor onboarding, transitions, new capabilities, service changes, and operational improvements
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, escalations, and resolution paths
Prepare executive-ready communications, leadership summaries, decision materials, and project health reporting
Incorporate change-management principles and coordinate adoption of new processes or capabilities
Support post-implementation reviews, stabilization, 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
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
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 executive-ready project updates and decision materials
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
Required to meet the home internet requirement of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload through cable broadband or fiber optic service when working from home

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Internet connection requirement supported through cable broadband or fiber optic service provider (minimum 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload) for occasional or permanent home working
Reasonable accommodation support for the online application process
Tobacco cessation program eligibility for certain tobacco/nicotine users in specified states