Solution Architect

Role Overview


* Will be focusing on integration and modernization initiatives supporting clinical programs in Utilization Management and Case Management (UMCM), primarily focused on medical inpatient and outpatient services.


* Responsible for defining commercially aware and technically astute solutions that both align to and inform architectural direction while balancing the typical constraints evident on project delivery, principally across a range of shared assets within The Cigna Group.


* The role is embedded within the Care Solutions teams and works collaboratively with senior stakeholders to define strategic direction, thereafter, ensuring that intent is reflected in business solutions.


* The person must be comfortable leading and defining effective business solutions within complex project environments, demonstrating the maturity to build strong working relationships across Business, IT, and 3rdParty stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities


* Drive the definition and delivery of solution designs in an agile environment, working through business and technical requirements to describe a holistic view of a target service that meets both business and operational expectations across a range of legacy and strategic assets.


* Contribute to the development of strategic roadmaps, architectures, and technology standards and the adoption of new technologies.


* Develop and maintain all relevant architectural artifacts.


* Participate in and be a key contributor to architectural governance processes.


* Develop expertise and knowledge of key assets and platforms across a broad spectrum of architectural concerns - application, data, integration, infrastructure, deployment and operations, security etc.


* Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on integration strategies, standards and best practices aligning with health insurance business objectives and driving digital modernization initiatives.


* Identify, assess, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies for architectural risks.


* Collaborate with and mentor/support colleagues within the architecture and delivery teams to promote adoption of best practices.


* Actively participate in the full project lifecycle from early shaping of high-level estimates and delivery plans through to active governance of the solution as it is developed and built in later phases


* Accountable for the architecture and quality assurance of key design elements across a wide range of solutions and systems


* Become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders promoting modernization and simplification of the technology landscape aligned with strategic roadmaps

Skills and Experience


* At least 10 years of technology experience.


* At least 2 years in a System / Solution Architecture or Lead Technical Design role.


* At least 5 years of experience in a healthcare environment - payor or provider.


* Breadth of experience and techni...