Third Party Management Advisor

Third Party Management Advisor

The Third Party Management Advisor is a supplier management professional, project manager, and accountable for the assigned supplier governance activities across the organization as it relates to Consulting & Professional Services.

The Third-Party Management (TPM) Advisor is responsible for conducting activities associated with governance, vendor and risk management, portfolio administration, and relationship management processes that support The Cigna Group Technology & Operations organization.

Responsibilities involve communication with senior leadership to develop portfolio and supplier management strategies that reflect The Cigna Group Global Technology initiatives, projects, and programs. The role also involves supporting Procurement / Sourcing teams during negotiations, RFPs, and proposal analysis. Familiarity with contracts, strong analytical abilities, and financial expertise are preferred.

This resource must have experience in dealing with dynamic requirements that are tied to strategic level business objectives. The individual will regularly interface with senior leaders in career bands 5-7.

Key Responsibilities :

Vendor Management

• Responsible for delivering strategic guidance and governance for assigned supplier relationships, including the following :
• Tracking and reporting supplier performance against established criteria on a regular basis.
• Managing governance actions and resolving issues throughout the assigned portfolio.
• Conducting scheduled Enterprise Business Review sessions with internal business partners, matrix partners, and suppliers.
• Applying analytical skills to assess and improve processes, focusing on ongoing enhancement of supplier management and operational workflows.

Portfolio Management

Qualifications / Requirements :