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Senior Third Party Management Advisor – Global Technology Products & Services
The Cigna Group. Perform activities related to governance, vendor and risk management, portfolio management, and relationship management for Cigna's Technology organization .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in third-party management, global procurement, and strategic vendor governance, with a strong focus on relationship management and value creation. Proficient in contract negotiation and management, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and effective communication across executive levels.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Third Party ManagementGlobal ProcurementContract NegotiationExecutive CommunicationSupplier Governance
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Hard Skills
Vendor ManagementRisk ManagementPortfolio ManagementData AnalyticsQuality AssuranceSoftware DevelopmentService Level AgreementsMaster Service AgreementsChange OrdersBusiness Requirements
Soft Skills
Business AcumenNegotiation SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
CignaTechnology GovernanceProcurement ProcessesEnterprise Business ReviewsFiscal Impact
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform activities related to governance, vendor and risk management, portfolio management, and relationship management for Cigna's Technology organization
- Manage global service providers and software firms delivering software development, software engineering, quality assurance/engineering, data and analytics services, production support, ERP products and applications, and AI-driven solutions
- Interact with senior leadership to build portfolio and vendor management strategies aligned with Cigna's global technology initiatives, projects, and programs
- Support Procurement and Sourcing teams in negotiations, RFPs, and proposal analysis
- Provide advanced strategic direction and overall governance for assigned supplier relationships
- Track and monitor aggregate supplier performance and report monthly, quarterly, or annually
- Drive governance and issue resolution across the assigned portfolio
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve supplier governance and procurement processes with significant fiscal impact
- Conduct quarterly or semi-annual Enterprise Business Reviews with business/matrix partners and suppliers
- Develop relationships with Technology senior business stakeholders to understand portfolios and drive strategic solutions
- Navigate a complex and changing Technology landscape
- Facilitate top-to-top discussions with senior leaders from Cigna and suppliers
- Provide strategic thinking and thought leadership for Business Requirements, Enterprise Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Change Orders, and Statements of Work
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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 working at home occasionally or permanently, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus plan eligibility
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 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