Encore- Business Project Director, Enterprise Site Optimization

The Cigna Group

23h

About The Position

As a Business Project Director, you’ll drive strategic initiatives that fuel our growth and operational excellence. Join a team of ambitious, compassionate experts who believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about making a meaningful difference, we want to meet you.

Requirements

8+ years of experience leading complex business, operational, or transformational projects, with a proven record of success in strategic and operational leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams in fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in interpreting data, financial models, and KPIs to drive business outcomes.
High adaptability and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues and generate results among diverse groups.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Willingness to travel overnight up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with MS Office (including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and MS Project.
Experience operating within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong technical understanding to assess value, prioritize initiatives, and solve critical problems.

Responsibilities

Champion the development and execution of large-scale, cross-functional business projects that align with Evernorth’s strategic vision and deliver measurable outcomes.
Partner with senior leaders to shape project priorities, investment decisions, and long-term goals.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans, roadmaps, and clear success metrics.
Lead and inspire cross-functional teams (operations, real estate, technology, IT, HR, and more) to achieve coordinated execution and breakthrough results.
Monitor project performance, proactively manage risks, and implement solutions to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by optimizing processes, workflows, and resource utilization.
Serve as the central point of contact for executives and stakeholders, delivering clear updates, insights, and recommendations.
Coach, mentor, and develop a team of 3–6 direct reports, empowering them to grow and excel.
Identify and champion opportunities to enhance project methodologies, tools, and execution frameworks.
Support ad hoc needs as identified by Evernorth Fulfillment leadership.