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Operating Effectiveness Manager

Cigna Healthcare

KenyaManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Cigna Healthcare is hiring an Operating Effectiveness Manager based in Kenya One Africa Place. This role is suited for someone with extensive experience in transformation roles who can lead process improvement initiatives and manage a team of consultants in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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What you will do

  • Lead and mentor Lean Six Sigma consultants in managing their projects.
  • Train team members on Lean Six Sigma methods.
  • Review and validate process maps and current workflows to identify gaps and issues.
  • Build strong relationships with senior leaders across different business units.
  • Drive innovation programmes aligned with strategic goals.
  • Analyse data to provide executive insights and support evidence-based recommendations.
  • Design and present long-term transformation plans and improvement proposals.
  • Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to test, validate, and implement process changes.
  • Deliver changes through presentations, documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborate with teams such as Automation, Quality Assurance, Planning, and Learning & Development to support implementation and measure impact.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in a transformation role within Cigna or a similar organisation.
  • Proven track record in supporting business projects and improvement initiatives or serving as a subject matter expert.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and complete work in changing environments.
  • Strong understanding of business processes, organisational structures, and operational best practices.
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
  • People management skills for consulting teams.
  • Strong collaboration skills across functions and locations.
  • Clear verbal and written communication for analysis, presentations, and training.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities with creativity for complex challenges.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
  • Willingness to learn and pursue continuous improvement.
  • Certification in Six Sigma or a similar process improvement methodology.
  • Proficiency in process mapping and flowchart tools like Visio.
  • Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Agile concepts and business process design and improvement.
  • Experience with process automation or project/change management is preferred.
  • (Optional) A Masters degree in business management is advantageous.
  • (Optional) ISO certification or auditing experience is a plus.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, employee wellbeing benefits, a multicultural and hybrid working environment, and an educational development programme to support professional growth.

How to apply

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