Vendor Data & Operations Manager-Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Scottsdale, AZ • 7h ago

Grow Your Career With Us:

Are you passionate about data, vendor management, and driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Vendor Data & Operations Manager to join our team and lead strategic partnerships with key third-party data vendors. This role is critical in supporting our Risk Management and Underwriting functions by ensuring data integrity, contract compliance, and cross-functional alignment.

You'll serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and vendors, helping to unlock the full value of our data partnerships while safeguarding compliance and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

What You'll Do

Act as the main point of contact for multiple third-party data vendors, managing communications, priorities, and relationship health.

Serve as a subject matter expert on vendor data-understanding its structure, quality, usage, and integration across internal systems.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Data & Analytics, Pricing, Actuarial, and Underwriting to align on data needs and priorities.

Ensure vendor deliverables meet expectations and service level agreements (SLAs); escalate and resolve issues as needed.

Manage the full contract lifecycle, including negotiations, renewals, amendments, and compliance oversight.

Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Risk teams to ensure contracts meet organizational standards and data use remains within agreed boundaries.

Support strategic planning and new use cases for vendor data across the enterprise.

Maintain clear documentation of vendor activities, decisions, and internal engagements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Data Management, or a related field-or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience in vendor relationship management, project management, or healthcare underwriting.

Strong understanding of large or complex data sets; experience with data analysis is a plus.

Familiarity with underwriting processes and tools is helpful but not required.

Experience with contract management and vendor governance is a plus.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A proactive mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive innovation.

Why Join Us?

We believe in investing in our people. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, work with cross-functional teams, and make a meaningful impact. We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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 109,600 - 182,600 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 plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why 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) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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