VP, Corporate & Finance IT Strategy & Management

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 #: 74912

The Role at a Glance

The VP, Corporate & Finance IT Strategy & Management is accountable for leading and managing the technology portfolio of strategic modernization efforts across Finance, Actuarial and other Corporate technology systems. The role will drive end-to-end transformation across platforms, processes, and data ecosystems. The VP is accountable for shaping and executing a multi-year technology vision and roadmap that enables agility, scalability, and regulatory compliance. This role is pivotal in delivering enterprise-wide impact through technology innovation, cloud migration, and advanced integration of financial, actuarial and operational data.

What you'll be doing

• Defines and drives a comprehensive technology strategy for Finance, Actuarial, Investments, Legal, Risk, and HR that aligns with enterprise objectives and regulatory mandates.
• Leads the transformation of legacy finance and actuarial platforms into modern, cloud-enabled ecosystems that support real-time insights, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Champions enterprise-scale initiatives that reimagine how financial and actuarial data is captured, processed, and leveraged across the organization.
• Acts as a strategic advisor to senior business and IT leaders, ensuring technology investments are tightly aligned with evolving business needs and transformation goals.
• Oversees the execution of complex, multi-year programs focused on system modernization, data integration, and process reengineering.
• Establishes governance frameworks that accelerate decision-making, ensure accountability, and maintain alignment across transformation workstreams.
• Builds and leads high-performing teams of program managers, analysts, and technical experts; cultivates a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Stays ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluates their relevance, and integrates them into strategic roadmaps.
• Drives measurable outcomes through transformation initiatives, including cost optimization, enhanced data quality, and improved business responsiveness.
• Supports enterprise change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new systems, tools, and ways of working.

What we're looking for

Must-haves:

• • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of degree).
  • 15+ years of experience in technology and data strategy or enterprise technology transformation, including 5+ years of leadership experience influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise with enterprise finance systems, actuarial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft GL, Triton, Milliman ALFA) data architecture, data integrations and cloud platforms
  • Proven success leading large-scale transformation programs with budgets exceeding $25M+.
  • Strong experience with agile portfolio management and delivery practices, setting and tracking objectives and key results, development of business architecture and facilitation of requirements development
  • Strong preference for candidates with a consulting background (Big Four or equivalent), with demonstrated ability to architect and deliver enterprise-wide transformation
  
  Nice-to-haves:
  
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams through complex change.
  • Proven track record of driving innovation and delivering tangible business value through technology transformation.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 31st, 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 $157,000 - $285,600 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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