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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
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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)
bachelor degree
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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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JOB DETAILS:

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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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 28-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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