Software Engineering Director

CIGNA is looking for a Customer Engagement Solutions Director (CESD) with proven experience with architecting, implementing and managing complex, contact center software delivery. The role will serve both at the strategic and tactical levels across CIGNA programs implementing solutions that meet the business and program requirements. This role represents a highly visible and highly efficient set of services at Cigna. Conversational AI is the front door to our provider and customer base, and the continued innovation in this space is crucial to Cigna’s strategy. These are complex services that require both the navigation of business requirements, technical execution, and interdepartmental collaboration for effective service delivery.  In this role the individual will lead and coordinate with other team members to execute the CIGNA strategy for conversational / self-service solutions, provide technical support, and support initial setup and delivery.  The role will focus on increasing business value through innovative solutions including the adoption and inclusion of Generative AI, that result in improvement of customer experience across CIGNA programs.  The candidate must have proven experience to operate independently and demonstrate experience providing leadership and guidance to architect, and implement complex software systems.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Engage with internal teams to lead, develop and establish Contact Center methodologies and best practices to enable implementations of small to large enterprise programs
• CESD will be responsible for supporting opportunity pursuits that include review, and support for new business opportunities and authoring whitepapers.
• The candidate will provide technical leadership including enhancing and iterating new and existing tools for new pursuits and on existing programs
• CESD will identify and develop the technology and partner strategy around contact self service automation.
• As required, the CESD will develop and provide presentations and demonstrations of solutions to both internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate and engage with stakeholders and senior leaders to discuss systems modernization leveraging innovative delivery methodologies.
• Provide guidance and roadmap to transitioning from legacy implementation approaches to more outcomes driven approaches including providing leadership and coaching
• Provide program leadership to manage and deliver on complex enterprise Contact Center initiatives including multiple programs across an enterprise portfolio
• Engage with internal program teams to provide support and guidance, and oversee program adherence to Dev Ops best practices  

Requirements:

• Over 10 years of proven experience with design, development, and implementation of large enterprise Contact Center technology programs
• 4-6 years experience with IVA / IVR/ Self service – automation solutions (KORE.AI, etcc)  in an omni-channel deployment model
• 4-6 years experience with leading (Cisco/ Genesys/ Avaya / Five 9) Contact Center solutions
• CESD must have a thorough understanding around the contact center industry technology and the current and future technology vision and its future growth and strategy for CIGNA around customer contact center.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with evangelizing and facilitating transformation from     legacy platforms to modern more customer focused solutions
• Seven to ten years' leadership experience in a commercial or governmental contact center environment.
• Strong demonstrated skills with analytical problem solving, with ability to collaborate with other team members to solve problems while actively seeking input from multiple sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills to senior management both internal and external including SMEs
• CESD should have PMP, ITIL and / or solution provider certification (e.g. Genesys / Cisco / Avaya experience)
• BS in Computer Science or related engineering field; Masters preferred

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.

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.

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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