Provider Contracting Senior Manager, AVP Network Management - Cigna Healthcare - Hybrid (Denver, CO)

Cigna Healthcare • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, and play a critical role in shaping a high-performing provider network that improves access, affordability, and quality of care. In this role, you will lead and develop a talented contracting team, build strong provider partnerships, and drive strategies that support growth across commercial and other product lines. This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing outcomes, and making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in provider contracting and negotiation with complex delivery systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring, developing, and supporting team members.
• Strong knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including value-based, incentive-based, and alternative payment models.
• Proven ability to build and sustain senior-level provider relationships and partnerships.
• Strong communication and influence skills across provider, sales, and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, decision-making, and financial analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule based in Denver, CO, with the ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree such as MBA or MHA preferred.
• Experience leading within a matrixed organization.
• Background in managed care, provider business models, and network strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change with confidence, empathy, and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing provider contracting team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Shape and execute provider contracting and network strategies that strengthen market competitiveness and support business growth.
• Negotiate complex fee-for-service and value-based agreements with health systems, hospitals, and large provider groups to improve affordability and care quality.
• Build and maintain trusted provider relationships while advancing local market and value-based care strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Medical Management, Claims, Credentialing, Finance, and Sales to ensure aligned execution and smooth network operations.
• Identify and advance opportunities for value-based and risk-based contracting supported by financial analysis, performance modeling, and scenario planning.
• Oversee provider relationship management, competitive intelligence, and accurate contract implementation and loading.
• Champion initiatives that support enterprise priorities and enable consistent, scalable network performance.

Benefits

• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees