Provides counsel and advice to Client Value Stream Leadership on significant Technical Strategy & Architecture matters, often requiring coordination between multiple delivery teams within the Client Value Stream, and also non-Client organizations. Undertakes and leads complex architecture projects requiring additional specialized technical knowledge. Makes well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous IT architecture issues. Coordinates with users and business leaders to determine requirements. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency. Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives; monitors project schedules and costs. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines. Recognized internally as “the go-to person” for the most complex Architecture assignments.

This position is with the Client Value Stream within the US Commercial Portfolio.

Role Description

• Provide architecture direction to Client Value Stream portfolio and program epics by defining Solutions that are in alignment with enterprise architecture standards, principles, and strategic technical and business direction

• Work closely with cross-functional business teams in a consultative manner to drive new business and/or meet compliance requirements

• Work in close collaboration with multiple IT delivery teams in a matrix environment to influence enhancements, design, and mutual understanding of business need

• Create end-to-end Solutions that maximize alignment with target states and reuse of IT assets

• Responsible for building delivery team consensus, and monitoring and facilitating execution of such Solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Aligns the Value Stream and Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to a common technological and architectural vision

• Defines Solution, including: subsystems and their interfaces; allocates responsibilities to subsystems; understands solution deployment

• Works with stakeholders and customers to establish a high-level Solution Intent

• Establishes critical Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) at the Solution level

• Works with portfolio stakeholders, particularly the Enterprise Architect, to develop, analyze, split, and realize the implementation of Enabler Epics

• Participates in Program Increment (PI) Planning as needed, Pre- and Post-PI Planning, System and Solution Demos, and I&As

• Supports technology/engineering aspects of Solution and Portfolio Kanban processes

Required Experience / Qualifications:

This position requires a highly technical, hands-on, motivated and collaborative individual with exceptional communication skills, proven experience working with diverse teams of technical architects, business users and IT areas on all phases of the software development life-cycle.

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience or Masters with 4 years of experience in building and implementing model-driven, enterprise-level business solutions

• Advanced knowledge of the PRPC Architecture and all PRPC design and implementation features

• Automated processes and integration experience with web sites, desktop applications, mainframe emulators, ERP software and CRM software

• Expertise in software development phases including design, configuration, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of large-scale, business centric and process based applications

• Expertise in a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, WebSphere or Weblogic, J2EE (JSP, Servlets, EJB, XML, Java), .Net, Oracle, DB2, and MS/SQL

Desired Experience / Qualifications:

• Dedication to achieving outstanding customer results

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, partner and collaborate

• Quick learner with excellent time management and organization skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities

This role is WAH/Flex which allows most work to be performed at home. Employees must be fully vaccinated if they choose to come onsite.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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