IH AI Governance Lead Analyst

About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025 Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry. Our mission is to improve the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Join our globally recognized brand where trust, communication and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable and supportive—ensuring your well-being and work-life balance. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change and want to grow in a company that puts people first. About The Role We are seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to drive the governance of AI initiatives across the IH organization. This role will oversee the AI Governance Operating Committee, manage intake and progression of AI use cases, lead education and awareness efforts and ensure effective stakeholder engagement across business and technical teams. Responsibilities Governance & Oversight Chair and manage the IH AI Governance Operating Committee ensuring alignment with enterprise AI policies and risk frameworks. Develop and maintain governance structures, documentation and reporting mechanisms for AI initiatives. Ensure data lineage and provenance are traceable for all AI inputs. Work with the Intake and Finance team to ensure end-to-end value governance and Return on Investment delivery. Intake & Progression Design and manage the AI use case intake process including evaluation criteria, impact assessment, prioritization and progression tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely review and advancement of AI projects. Enable compliance with regulations (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR, HIPAA, financial regulations). Maintain documentation for auditability and regulatory reporting. Education & Enablement Lead the development and delivery of AI education programs tailored to various stakeholder groups (business, technical, compliance). Promote responsible AI practices and awareness across the organization. Ensure models and AI developments are interpretable and decisions can be explained to users and regulators. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary liaison between IH teams, enterprise AI governance bodies and senior management. Facilitate communication and alignment across business units, data science teams, legal, compliance and risk partners. Qualifications Proven experience in AI governance, data strategy or enterprise risk management. Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, use case lifecycle and regulatory considerations. Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and governance forums. Familiarity with intake workflows, project tracking tools and educational program design. Experience in driving a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement for AI development and use. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science or related fields. Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries. Knowledge of responsible AI frameworks and ethical AI principles. Experience working with various countries within a middle-to-large enterprise. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive salary Multicultural and hybrid working environment Private Medical Insurance Employee Wellbeing Benefits Educational Development Program Legal Notice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr