Operating Effectiveness Manager
2026-08-28T10:19:30+00:00
Cigna
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Investment
Business Operations, Management, Project and Program Management
2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00
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About the Role
As an Operating Effectiveness Manager, you lead a team of consultants who conduct deep dive assessments and process review initiatives across operational areas to identify gaps, optimize workflows, and support improvement projects. You work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity, data driven thinking, and strong stakeholder engagement are key. This role also supports cross functional project teams and contributes to continuous improvement within a diverse, global department comprising ISO 9001, Knowledge Xchange, and Process Engineering.
What You’ll Do
- Mentor Lean Six Sigma consultants on their day-to-day project management
- Upskill resources on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Validate process maps, assess current workflows, and help identify gaps or structural issues that require improvement.
- Build stakeholder relationships with senior leaders across various books of business. Drive innovation programs aligned to their strategic objectives.
- Engage proactively with teams and systems to generate executive insights through data analysis, and support evidence-based recommendations.
- Design long term transformation plans and present improvement proposals that enhance efficiency and operational outcomes across different business areas.
- Coordinate project plans, working with multiple stakeholders to test, validate, and implement process changes.
- Deliver changes effectively through clear presentations, documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with change enabling teams—including Automation, Quality Assurance, Planning, NPS, Data & Analytics, Knowledge Xchange, and Learning & Development—to support delivery and measure impact after implementation.
What You’ll Bring
- At least 10 years of experience in a transformation role at Cigna or a similar business.
- Experience supporting business projects, improvement initiatives, or acting as a subject matter expert.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in evolving environments, manage competing priorities, and follow work through to completion.
- Solid understanding of business processes, structures, and operational best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
Skills
Soft Skills
- People management across consulting teams
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage colleagues across functions and geographies.
- Clear verbal and written communication to support analysis, presentations, and training.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities, with creativity in approaching complex challenges.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Openness to learning and continuous improvement.
Technical / Functional Skills
- Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification.
- Proficiency in process mapping and flowchart creation tools, including Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
- Understanding of Agile concepts.
- Knowledge of business process design and improvement techniques.
- process automation exposure, or project/change management experience.
Nice to Have (optional)
- Masters degree in business management.
- ISO Certification / Auditing experience
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary.
- Multicultural and hybrid working environment.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
- Educational development program to support your professional growth.
- Mentor Lean Six Sigma consultants on their day-to-day project management
- Upskill resources on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Validate process maps, assess current workflows, and help identify gaps or structural issues that require improvement.
- Build stakeholder relationships with senior leaders across various books of business. Drive innovation programs aligned to their strategic objectives.
- Engage proactively with teams and systems to generate executive insights through data analysis, and support evidence-based recommendations.
- Design long term transformation plans and present improvement proposals that enhance efficiency and operational outcomes across different business areas.
- Coordinate project plans, working with multiple stakeholders to test, validate, and implement process changes.
- Deliver changes effectively through clear presentations, documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with change enabling teams—including Automation, Quality Assurance, Planning, NPS, Data & Analytics, Knowledge Xchange, and Learning & Development—to support delivery and measure impact after implementation.
- People management across consulting teams
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage colleagues across functions and geographies.
- Clear verbal and written communication to support analysis, presentations, and training.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities, with creativity in approaching complex challenges.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Openness to learning and continuous improvement.
- Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification.
- Proficiency in process mapping and flowchart creation tools, including Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
- Understanding of Agile concepts.
- Knowledge of business process design and improvement techniques.
- process automation exposure, or project/change management experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in a transformation role at Cigna or a similar business.
- Experience supporting business projects, improvement initiatives, or acting as a subject matter expert.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in evolving environments, manage competing priorities, and follow work through to completion.
- Solid understanding of business processes, structures, and operational best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Masters degree in business management. (Nice to Have)
- ISO Certification / Auditing experience (Nice to Have)
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Vacancy title:
Operating Effectiveness Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Investment, Category: Business Operations, Management, Project and Program Management]
Jobs at:
Cigna
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Role
As an Operating Effectiveness Manager, you lead a team of consultants who conduct deep dive assessments and process review initiatives across operational areas to identify gaps, optimize workflows, and support improvement projects. You work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity, data driven thinking, and strong stakeholder engagement are key. This role also supports cross functional project teams and contributes to continuous improvement within a diverse, global department comprising ISO 9001, Knowledge Xchange, and Process Engineering.
What You’ll Do
- Mentor Lean Six Sigma consultants on their day-to-day project management
- Upskill resources on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Validate process maps, assess current workflows, and help identify gaps or structural issues that require improvement.
- Build stakeholder relationships with senior leaders across various books of business. Drive innovation programs aligned to their strategic objectives.
- Engage proactively with teams and systems to generate executive insights through data analysis, and support evidence-based recommendations.
- Design long term transformation plans and present improvement proposals that enhance efficiency and operational outcomes across different business areas.
- Coordinate project plans, working with multiple stakeholders to test, validate, and implement process changes.
- Deliver changes effectively through clear presentations, documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate with change enabling teams—including Automation, Quality Assurance, Planning, NPS, Data & Analytics, Knowledge Xchange, and Learning & Development—to support delivery and measure impact after implementation.
What You’ll Bring
- At least 10 years of experience in a transformation role at Cigna or a similar business.
- Experience supporting business projects, improvement initiatives, or acting as a subject matter expert.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in evolving environments, manage competing priorities, and follow work through to completion.
- Solid understanding of business processes, structures, and operational best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
Skills
Soft Skills
- People management across consulting teams
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage colleagues across functions and geographies.
- Clear verbal and written communication to support analysis, presentations, and training.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities, with creativity in approaching complex challenges.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Openness to learning and continuous improvement.
Technical / Functional Skills
- Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification.
- Proficiency in process mapping and flowchart creation tools, including Visio.
- Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
- Understanding of Agile concepts.
- Knowledge of business process design and improvement techniques.
- process automation exposure, or project/change management experience.
Nice to Have (optional)
- Masters degree in business management.
- ISO Certification / Auditing experience
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary.
- Multicultural and hybrid working environment.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
- Educational development program to support your professional growth.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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