US Employer Portfolio Strategic Planning - Intern

Cigna-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Intern
Hybrid • Bloomfield, CT
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The U.S. Employer Portfolio Strategic Planning Intern will support leadership in planning and organizing business strategy, priorities, and goals. This role bridges strategy and execution by engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives. The intern will assist in feasibility assessments, impact estimation, and alignment across business units. They will also help drive adoption and change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and value realization. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, intellectually curious, and capable of synthesizing complex developments into executive-level insights.

  • Partner with the Portfolio Strategy and Intake Team across Business, Technology, and Finance.
  • Manage and refine intake submissions and coordinate prioritization processes.
  • Support resource planning and execution readiness post-portfolio decisions.
  • Facilitate strategic guidance, decision flow, and alignment with leadership.
  • Assist in annual strategic kickoff and roadmap activities.
  • Contribute to post-mortem reviews and continuous improvement of portfolio practices.
  • Coordinate leadership forums and cross-functional meetings, including agenda setting and follow-ups.
  • Support the development of executive-level communication materials and ensure consistent messaging.
  • Assess business and technology impacts of high-priority initiatives.
  • Facilitate discussions to define scope, next steps, and solutions in ambiguous contexts.
  • Identify synergies across cross-functional requests and support prioritization.
  • Influence and negotiate across various leadership levels to drive alignment.
  • Demonstrate initiative, urgency, and accountability in evaluating strategic opportunities.
  • Design and implement change management strategies and readiness plans.
  • Lead execution of change activities and resolve potential obstacles.
  • Communicate system progress and ensure effective incorporation into training content.
  • Assess impact changes, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Promote adoption and proficiency of new processes and technologies across impacted teams.
  • Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Market Research, Sales, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance or a similar field.
  • Demonstrated leadership through work, student organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results through collaboration.
  • A self-starter who is eager to learn and acquire new skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to connect dots across a matrixed organization.
  • Experience in project management, change management, and Agile methodologies.
  • Familiarity with strategic planning, portfolio management, and business process improvement.
  • Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities across leadership levels.
  • Ability to convey complex information clearly to various audiences.
  • Highly motivated, confident, and optimistic.
  • Goal-oriented with exceptional customer service standards.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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