Communications Senior Advisor - Executive Leadership Engagement, Communications & Event Planning

The Cigna Group is a leading global health services company dedicated to improving the health and vitality of the individuals and communities it serves. Through its comprehensive divisions, including Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, the organization offers a broad array of health, wellness, and related services designed to help people live healthier lives. Cigna operates across the United States and globally, combining the power of data and innovation with a commitment to client and patient-centered care. The organization fosters a collaborative environment that drives growth and supports the well-being of its employees, partners, and the broader communities it touches. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Cigna Group ensures an engaging and supportive workplace culture where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company’s meaningful mission.

The Business Communications Senior Advisor for Executive Leadership Engagement & Communications Event Planning is a critical role within The Cigna Group, based preferably in Bloomfield, CT. This position plays an essential role in bridging connections between the Enterprise Leadership Team (ELT) and employees across diverse markets and business units both domestically and globally. The Senior Advisor is charged with designing and implementing strategic employee engagement initiatives that enhance leadership visibility, foster transparency, and encourage meaningful dialogue across the enterprise. The role requires adept management of complex, cross-functional programs and events including ELT site visits to various employee offices worldwide.

This position requires working closely with Communications, Chiefs of Staff, Human Resources, market leaders, and ELT members to develop comprehensive engagement strategies. The Senior Advisor creates compelling executive messaging, crafts strategic communications plans, and oversees flawless event execution to facilitate productive interactions between leadership and employees throughout the year. In addition to strategy and execution, this role demands an individual who can manage the intricate logistics and operational challenges of site visits and engagement events, ensuring alignment with organizational culture, priorities, and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in communications within a large, matrixed organization, with significant expertise in employee engagement, leadership communications, project management, and event operations. They will demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in preparing executive-level messaging and presentations. The position expects a strategic thinker with strong organizational skills who can navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This full-time role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $113,600 to $189,400 USD, depending on experience and geographic location, with eligibility for participation in an annual bonus plan. Employees benefit from ample paid time off, comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and wellness and behavioral health programs.

Joining The Cigna Group as a Senior Advisor means contributing to an organization committed to driving growth and improving lives through meaningful leadership engagement and exceptional communication. The company promotes an inclusive work environment, supports work flexibility with some remote work possibilities, and maintains a tobacco-free policy in states where legally permissible, with accommodations for those willing to enter cessation programs. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned communication professional passionate about enhancing leadership connection and employee experience within a global health services leader.