Senior Program Manager, Business Architect

The Cigna Group

. Define strategic intent, scope, target outcomes, risks, benefits, and product or capability strategy .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $116,100 - $193,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and business architecture within healthcare technology, focusing on strategic alignment, operational optimization, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to enhance interoperability and implement EHR solutions effectively.

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Program ManagementBusiness ArchitectureEHR Platform ExperienceAnalytical Problem-SolvingAgile Certification

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisProcess ModelingStrategic PlanningOperational OptimizationData Exchange

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationFacilitationInfluenceStakeholder AlignmentPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Epic Payer PlatformIBM Blueworks LiveMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft OfficeOracle Health

Certifications & Qualifications

Agile Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyPayer-Provider Data ExchangeInteroperabilityRegulatory StandardsClinical Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define strategic intent, scope, target outcomes, risks, benefits, and product or capability strategy
Assess current-state capabilities, workflows, systems, and operating models; identify gaps and define future-state business capabilities
Lead cross-functional impact assessments and prioritize opportunities against the portfolio and roadmap
Develop lean business cases covering strategic alignment, value, costs, operational impacts, dependencies, risks, implementation considerations, and success measures
Translate opportunities into actionable plans with sponsorship, funding, requirements, milestones, and success measures
Lead integration, implementation, and optimization of Epic Payer Platform and other EHR/interoperability capabilities
Enable secure, reliable, bi-directional payer-provider data exchange
Partner with business, clinical, product, technology, and delivery teams to improve workflows and align solutions with privacy, security, regulatory, and enterprise architecture standards
Develop implementation, market readiness, and adoption strategies
Provide end-to-end oversight from solution design through operational adoption; guide decisions, manage dependencies and escalations, and resolve delivery risks
Maintain visibility into interoperability initiatives and communicate priorities, decisions, progress, risks, and project synergies to stakeholders and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six or more years of experience in program management, business architecture, product strategy, business analysis, healthcare technology, or a related field
Strong business acumen and ability to learn business, clinical, regulatory, and technology domains
Ability to lead through influence and build alignment across diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, presentation, and executive communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience in a healthcare payer, provider, or healthcare technology organization preferred
Experience with EHR platforms such as Epic, Oracle Health/Cerner, or athenahealth preferred
Experience with process modeling tools such as IBM Blueworks Live or Microsoft Visio preferred
Agile or project management certification preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred; advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, or MPH is a plus
If working from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Remote work arrangement (home internet requirements apply)