Analyst, Architecture Governance

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75488

The Role at a Glance

This position supports the execution and continuous improvement of architecture and technology governance processes across the enterprise. The Analyst will assist in the development, maintenance, and communication of governance artifacts, standards, and metrics. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure governance requirements are understood and followed, contributing to the integrity and effectiveness
of Lincoln's architecture governance structures, including the Architecture Review Board (ARB), Software Review Board (SRB), and IT Policy and Standards Review Board (PSRB) processes.

What you'll be doing

• Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends in architecture and technology governance and supports their integration into existing processes.
• Advocates for integrity by proactively addressing potential ethical issues and ensuring governance standards are upheld.
• Demonstrates confidence and resilience while contributing to problem-solving discussions and promoting governance best practices.
• Provides clarity on priorities and models urgency in achieving governance goals and deliverables.
• Shares knowledge and builds trust-based relationships across teams to support governance activities.
• Invites diverse perspectives during governance reviews and promotes a sense of belonging among stakeholders.
• Engages in constructive feedback and challenges the status quo respectfully to improve governance processes.
• Invests in understanding stakeholder needs and resolves governance-related issues empathetically.
• Clarifies impactful steps to achieve governance objectives and recognizes contributions from team members.
• Champions transformation and supports adoption of new ways of working in governance practices.
• Supports the execution of governance control points embedded in solution proposals, logical design reviews, software sourcing, and renewal processes.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of governance documentation, including templates, policies, standards, and exception requests.
• Collaborates with architects, business partners, and IT teams to gather and validate governance requirements.
• Tracks and reports on governance metrics and compliance status across ARB, SRB, and PSRB engagements.
• Supports intake and review processes by preparing documentation, coordinating meetings, and following up on action items.
• Escalates identified risks or policy issues to senior team members or management as appropriate.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and proposing enhancements.
• Participates in post-implementation governance activities including validation of operational readiness.
• Maintains documentation repositories and ensures version control and accessibility of governance artifacts.
• Utilizes tools and platforms including ServiceNow, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, and LucidSuite to support governance activities.

What we're looking for

Must Haves:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• 2-4 Years of experience in information technology, architecture, or technology governance
• Strong written communication skills
• Demonstrates professional presence and sound judgment in high-visibility situations

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 30, 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 $69,000 - $124,600 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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