Product Strategy Director - Provider Data - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

Product Strategy Director Provider Data

Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the following locations may be asked to work in person three days per week: Bloomfield, CT, Chattanooga, TN, Denver, CO, St Louis, MO, or Scottsdale, AZ.

We are seeking an experienced Product Strategy Director Provider Data to lead and develop a high-performing team of product managers. This role is responsible for defining and executing product strategy, overseeing the product lifecycle, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences, improve operational efficiency, and drive measurable business outcomes.

The Director partners closely with engineering, operations, data, design, and business stakeholders to align product investments with enterprise objectives. This leader continuously evolves the product portfolio by leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, large language models (LLMs), automation, and modern product development practices. The role balances innovation with scalability, risk, and governance while translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of product managers across multiple products or product lines.
• Foster a culture of customer focus, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Promote excellence in product discovery, delivery, and outcomes-based decision making.

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps that balance customer value, operational efficiency, and business impact.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data, technology, AI, automation, and emerging product development approaches.
• Evaluate new technologies and trends to inform long-term product strategy and portfolio evolution.
• Ensure responsible adoption of innovative technologies while maintaining governance and scalability.

Product Development & Delivery

• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from discovery and ideation through launch and optimization.
• Guide teams in applying modern product management and agile development practices.
• Partner with engineering and data teams to deliver secure, scalable, and well-governed solutions.
• Encourage experimentation while maintaining appropriate controls and oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communicate product strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes effectively.
• Drive alignment on priorities, sequencing, and success metrics.
• Present complex concepts clearly to executive and non-technical audiences.

Market & Customer Insights

• Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies.
• Incorporate customer insights and market research into product decisions.
• Ensure products remain differentiated and deliver meaningful business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of product management experience
• 3+ years in a people management/ leadership role.
• Provider data strategy experience.
• Proven success leading multiple products or complex product portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop high-performing product teams.
• Experience delivering technology-enabled solutions in enterprise or regulated environments preferred.
• Data and analytics background preferred.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of product management, product discovery, delivery, and agile methodologies.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Experience driving business outcomes through technology-enabled product solutions.
• Working knowledge of AI, LLMs, and automation, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Experience with AI-assisted product development, rapid prototyping, or experimentation-driven approaches preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, 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. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 161,900 - 269,800 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 and long term incentive 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.

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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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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