Provider Contracting Senior Manager, AVP Network Management – Cigna Healthcare – Houston, TX

Cigna Healthcare • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, to shape the future of our provider network. As the Provider Contracting Senior Manager, AVP Network Management, you’ll lead a team, build strong partnerships, and drive strategies that help our customers receive high-quality, affordable care. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy problem solving, and want to drive meaningful impact, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and lead in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will work a hybrid schedule in the Houston, TX office.
• 7+ years of provider contracting and negotiation experience with complex delivery systems, along with a proven track record managing senior-level provider relationships
• Leadership experience, including mentoring direct reports and supporting talent development
• Deep knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including value-based and incentive-driven models
• Proven relationship-building skills, with demonstrated success building external partnerships and navigating integrated delivery systems
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence provider and sales audiences
• Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and financial analysis skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel as needed
• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (significant industry experience may substitute); MBA/MHA preferred
• Leadership experience in a matrixed organization
• Background in managed care, provider business models, and network strategy
• Ability to lead through change with confidence, empathy, and clarity

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing contract team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive contracting and network strategies across our Commercial business and other product lines to strengthen market competitiveness.
• Negotiate complex fee-for-service and value-based contracts with health systems, hospitals, and large provider groups to improve affordability and quality.
• Build and maintain trusted provider partnerships, expanding value-based opportunities and advancing local market strategy.
• Champion cross-market and cross-functional initiatives that support broader business goals.
• Collaborate with matrix partners (i.e., Claims, Medical Management, Credentialing) to ensure smooth operations and aligned execution.
• Identify opportunities to advance value-based contracting and expand new risk-based arrangements, supported by strong financial impact analyses, performance modeling, and scenario planning.
• Oversee provider relationship management, competitive landscape awareness, and accurate, timely contract loading and network implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager