Melanie Schmidt

Agile Product Management Senior Manager

Cigna

05.1988 - Current

Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
Negotiated high-value contracts with new suppliers, securing better pricing and terms, which improved profit margins.
Drove adoption of new technology solutions, modernizing operations and improving operational efficiency.
Improved team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, reducing project completion times and enhancing collaboration.
Enhanced team performance with regular coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement.