Managing Director, Head of Philippines

DescriptionPrimary Purpose of the RoleThe Site Executive Leader will serve as the senior-most leader for our operations in the Philippines, with full accountability for the site’s day-to-day performance, long-term strategic growth, and cultural alignment with U.S. operations. This role has both operational and ambassador responsibilities for establishing a high-performing, culturally connected site while navigating the complexities of local governance, market dynamics, and geopolitical risk.ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of site operations, ensuring performance, compliance, and employee engagement.Strategic Growth & Development: Develop and execute long-term strategies for site expansion in partnership with and aligned with the Cigna global capability center strategy, including potential future functions in the Philippines beyond operations.Governance & External Relations: Serve as the face of the company in the Philippines, representing the organization with government bodies, industry peers, and regulatory agencies.Culture & Connectivity: Instill and maintain a culture that mirrors the values and expectations of the U.S. organization, ensure alignment between local decision-making and broader enterprise strategies, and foster a sense of belonging across geographically dispersed teams.Qualifications & ExperienceRequired: Global Operations Leadership Experience - Proven record leading large-scale, cross-functional operations in a global or regional capacity. 15+ years of leadership, preferably in a call center or service delivery environment or equivalent experience. Executive level Strategic Acumen - Demonstrated ability to drive long-term strategy and influence enterprise-wide decisions. Cultural Fluency & External Representation - Experience working across cultures and engaging with external stakeholders. Expatriate Readiness - Willingness and ability to relocate to Manila, Philippines for 3-4 years; prior international relocation experience preferred. Operational Excellence & Transformation - Background in building or scaling operations with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and service delivery. Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional teams in international settings. Deep understanding of U.S. corporate culture and operational models. Exceptional judgment, autonomy, and problem-solving skills in ambiguous environments. Experience navigating regulatory and labor environments in foreign markets.Preferred: Prior experience working in or with the Philippines or other international markets. General Management experience with exposure to multiple business functions. Strong government relations experience.Ideal Candidate ProfileA seasoned executive with U.S. operational experience and a global mindset.A strategic thinker who can build from the ground up while planning for long-term scalability.A cultural ambassador who can bridge geographies and foster unity.A resilient leader capable of navigating ambiguity, complexity, and change.A global operations leader with the required experience listed above.If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 203,600 - 339,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, .About The Cigna GroupDoing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. #J-18808-Ljbffr