Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 75316
The Role at a Glance Are you ready to lead one of the most dynamic and high-performing IT delivery portfolios in the financial services industry? We're seeking a visionary IT Director to drive the execution of our Life and Annuity product builds and enhancements-coordinating over 50,000 hours of IT effort across 25+ technology teams each quarter.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the future of our application development strategy, modernize delivery practices, and ensure seamless execution across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. You'll be at the center of our transformation journey, helping us deliver innovative insurance products with precision, speed, and quality.
What you'll be doing - Portfolio Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for Life and Annuity product initiatives, ensuring quarterly releases are executed flawlessly.
- Team Management: Lead and grow a high-performing team of analysts, delivery leads and QE experts. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with 25+ technology teams and business stakeholders to align delivery plans, manage dependencies, and drive integration and regression testing.
- Delivery Excellence: Champion Agile, SCRUM, Kanban, and Hybrid methodologies to optimize throughput and quality. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business value.
- Transformation & Modernization: Support and drive technology and platform modernization aligned with our Cloud First strategy. Lead process optimization and value stream assessments to unlock efficiency and scalability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across business units, IT leadership, and external partners. Be the trusted advisor who connects strategy to execution.
What we're looking for - Proven Leadership: 7+ years in application development with 3+ years in a leadership role with direct reports managing large-scale delivery teams.
- Program Mastery: 10+ years of project/program management experience with a track record of delivering complex initiatives in financial or insurance services.
- Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and how to apply them in a scaled, multi-team environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong background in annuities, life insurance, or wealth management products.
- Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to influence, negotiate, and lead across organizational boundaries. Strong ability to influence and drive changes in a matrixed environment.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to think big, act fast, and drive results in a high-paced, transformation-focused environment. Knowledge of scalable AI and experience with implementing AI Use Cases.
Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through December 31,2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, 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 job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- Work arrangements that work for you
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $93,300 - $169,700 with
anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is 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 (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive 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 ("Lincoln" or "the Company") 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, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and 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 .
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