VP, Product & Platform Owner

Alternate Locations:

Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.
Relocation assistance:

is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #:

73031
The Role at a Glance
As the

VP, Agile Product Management & Portfolio Owner

, you will provide strategic leadership and portfolio management to product-level and digital platform strategies using a Scaled Agile framework. You will develop the strategy and implementation roadmap for bringing innovative and efficient solutions to market and will provide highly specialized expertise working with business leaders, IT, and other key stakeholders to define the vision, capabilities, roadmap, and adoption needed for the digital program to deliver a differentiated customer experience. Additionally, you will engage the CX CoE, Continuous Improvement and third-party experts to inform the strategy and roadmaps to meet/exceed the objectives and desired results for this Workplace Solutions.
What you'll be doing
Oversees and leads the development of an overall strategic roadmap with the portfolio owners and product managers.

Leads the execution of the strategic roadmap by ensuring the development of customer experience programs across various digital channels, that align to key moments of the customer journey

Leads and executes user and stakeholder meetings to acquire knowledge of user activities, needs and mindsets, as well as the market and business needs/requirements

Oversees the development of complex performance metrics and benchmarks to track, assess, and improve the effectiveness of assigned platforms

Provides regular performance analysis and recommends future enhancements and additions to the digital portfolio to senior leadership

Develops the strategy and successful implementation of bringing product innovation to market

Establishes and executes against appropriate financial and productivity measures and metrics

Influences the WPS value proposition internally and externally (i.e. business partners, financial advisors, advisory firms)

Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for Insurtech and Fintech, assesses the impact, and collaborates with executive/senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies

Leads the identification, development, and implementation of strategic process improvements that improve quality across the organization, using influence to drive change with stakeholders and partners

Provides highly specialized expertise and thought leadership to internal/external stakeholders regarding digital efforts supporting the business operations functions

What we’re looking for
Must-haves:
12+ Years experience in digital marketing or product management experience with an insurance products business directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this role, including 5+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholders

Strong Group Protection product working knowledge

4 Year/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

Strong working knowledge of Agile methodology

Advocates effectively, readily command attention and respect in groups as demonstrated by people listening to and getting on board with initiatives for their assigned area(s)

Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and business plans to deliver and exceed expected business objectives and results

Demonstrated ability to successfully hire, retain, develop and coach staff via a culture of real-time performance feedback, with ability to build both technical and leadership skills

Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines

Nice-to-haves:
Insurtech and/or Fintech working knowledge
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What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for YOU:
Clearly defined career tracks and levels to help you successfully manage your career

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits (https://hrdirectdocs.lfg.com/misc/HR/Recruiting/BenefitsResourcesGuide.pdf)

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

Pay Range:

$150,100 - $273,300
Actual base pay could vary based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (https://www.lfg.com/public/aboutus/companyoverview/diversityinclusion?audience_page_id=1422918942386) environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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Lincoln Financial Group (“LFG”) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.
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Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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