Implementation Manager, O500 - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

** The O500 Implementation team is hiring several Client Account Support Advisors (Implementation Managers) **Markets: Southeast, East and West Region Position Summary Ready to use your project management skills to manage a book of business within the National Client accounts? As a Client Account Installation Advisor, you’ll manage all facets of client benefits set up; administrative details, benefits confirmation, structure and billing set up, eligibility collection and loading and ID card distribution. You’ll act as a liaison between our clients and internal business partners driving the installation process. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the following locations will be required to perform onsite 3 days per week: Bloomfield, CT, Chattanooga, TN, and St Louis, MO. What You’ll do: Own the client experience across the end-to-end on-boarding process for new and renewing clients. Lead implementation meetings with clients that might at times be in person. Develop and present implementation calendar to client including matrix partner deliverables. Responsible for coordinating and delivering implementation documents to client and obtaining client sign-off. Partner with the Sales Executive during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to fully understand the client’s intent with respect to benefit plans and administrative capabilities. Renegotiate as needed through ongoing communication. Act as a benefits expert and interact with client on benefit intent. Partner with Implementation Specialist to assess the feasibility of requested plan designs and understand and execute on client’s plan interpretation. Coordinates and builds relationships with internal matrix team of subject matter experts to execute implementation for clients and manages issues and drives resolution. You’ll coordinate downstream areas for benefit build, structure build, work order build, eligibility, ID cards and reservations, billing, banking and scheduling calls as needed to facilitate implementation of account. Communicate ongoing implementation status to client, internal and external partners. Surface, negotiate and resolve all issues relative to implementation, process, plan design and timing of deliverables. Communicate outcome and next steps with Sales, Client Service Executive and other matrix partners as needed. Key Requirements: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in business administration, business communication, marketing, or other appropriate professional degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in project management/account management/account services/sales, or other areas requiring significant client interaction and ability to effectively problem-solve issues to resolution required. 3+ years of experience in creating and presenting customer / producer communications. Healthcare experience a plus. Demonstrated leadership ability, motivational skills, success in negotiations and ability to influence internal/external constituencies. Ability to manage multiple and divergent priorities and deadlines, work independently and pro-actively, negotiate and manage expectations for mutually acceptable solutions. Proficiency with multiple software and system-based applications, including database and spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, tracking systems) required. Understanding of a multitude of insurance plans including medical, dental, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment and life coverages. Experience and ability to understand the technical aspects of the installation cycle and data behavior. Ability to travel to attend client meetings, approximately 10%. 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. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 82,700 - 137,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. 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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here . About The Cigna Group Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. 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