Operating Effectiveness Lead Analyst
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LocationBengaluru, India
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8–12 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Lead cross-functional LSS projects end-to-end (charter to control), converting VOC into CTQs and measurable outcomes
Drive Lean/Kaizen interventions—waste elimination, standard work, mistake-proofing, visual management
Improve quality across global claims adjudication, enrolment, billing, provider/network & medical review workflows supporting International Health lines of business
Ensure rigorous compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and Cigna privacy/security standards for cross-border PHI/PII
Support internal/client audits and enterprise security reviews
Design/optimize QMS for International Health ops: risk-based sampling, QA scorecards, calibration routines, auto-scoring opportunities
Establish SPC dashboards & early-warning indicators; run FMEA on top failure modes; maintain control plans with ≥95% adherence
Apply advanced analysis (root cause, hypothesis testing, regression/segmentation, DoE) to pinpoint drivers of denials, rework, leakage, and CX friction
Partner with BI (Power BI/Tableau) to build role-based views tracking SLA, quality, cost, and IHDS portfolio health
Coach/certify Green Belts, upskill QA/ops teams on LSS and data literacy
Facilitate Kaizens/rapid improvement bursts
Lead change management (ADKAR/PROSCI), aligning with IHDS cadence
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, or related field
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ/IASSC or equivalent)
8–12 years total experience with 5+ years in healthcare BPO/RCM/payer/provider processes
Proven track record delivering multiple high-impact projects with quantified benefits in a high-volume operations environment
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, PHI handling protocols
Proficiency with statistical tools (Minitab/R/Python—analysis), BI (Power BI/Tableau), and Excel at advanced level
Master’s degree preferred
COPC/ISO knowledge a plus
Exposure to payer policies and US healthcare revenue cycle preferred
Skills
Minitab
R
Python
Power BI
Tableau
Excel
Responsibilities
Your role will include:
1)
Transformation & Value Delivery
Lead cross‑functional LSS projects end‑to‑end (charter → control), converting VOC into CTQs and measurable outcomes (DPMO↓, FTR↑, NPS↑, AHT↓, rework↓).
Drive Lean/Kaizen interventions—waste elimination, standard work, mistake‑proofing, visual management—embedded into run‑ops and IHDS delivery.
Quantify and track benefits with IHDS portfolio governance and financial partners.
2)
International Health Domain & Compliance
Improve quality across global claims adjudication, enrolment, billing, provider/network & medical review workflows supporting International Health lines of business.
Ensure rigorous compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and Cigna privacy/security standards for cross‑border PHI/PII; support internal/client audits and enterprise security reviews.
3)
Quality Systems & Controls
Design/optimize QMS for International Health ops: risk‑based sampling, QA scorecards, calibration routines, and auto‑scoring opportunities.
Establish SPC dashboards & early‑warning indicators; run FMEA on top failure modes; maintain rock‑solid control plans with ≥95% adherence.
4)
Analytics & Insights
Apply advanced analysis (root cause, hypothesis testing, regression/segmentation, DoE where warranted) to pinpoint drivers of denials, rework, leakage, and CX friction.
Partner with BI (Power BI/Tableau) to build role‑based views tracking SLA, quality, cost, and IHDS portfolio health.
5)
People Leadership & Change
Coach/certify Green Belts, upskill QA/ops teams on LSS and data literacy; facilitate Kaizens/rapid improvement bursts.
Lead change management (ADKAR/PROSCI), aligning with IHDS cadence (e.g., intake, prioritization, PI) to sustain adoption.
About the role
Your Abilities:
The ideal candidate blends deep healthcare domain understanding (HIPAA/PHI handling, payer/provider processes) with hands-on expertise in process excellence, change management, and stakeholder engagement across global, high-volume operations. The role drives defect reduction, cost/outcome improvements, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction using structured methods (DMAIC/DMADV), analytics, and robust control systems.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ/IASSC or equivalent); COPC/ISO knowledge a plus.
• 8–12 years total experience with 5+ years in healthcare BPO/RCM/payer/provider processes.
• Proven track record delivering multiple high-impact projects with quantified benefits in a high-volume
operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, PHI handling protocols; exposure to payer policies and US healthcare revenue
cycle preferred.
• Proficiency with statistical tools (Minitab/R/Python—analysis), BI (Power BI/Tableau), and Excel at advanced
level
About The Cigna Group
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.