Director, Business Effectiveness Product & Platform - Lincoln Financial Group

**Alternate Locations:** Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); 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 #:** 73657 **The Role at a Glance** As the **Director, Business Effectiveness Product & Platform** , you will provide leadership and direction to develop and drive the implementation of future state goals & objectives with proven, standardized project/program management tools, practices, and methodologies. You will provide subject matter expertise to the function leaders around maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization and service delivery model. You will also oversee core program management efforts at the domain level and oversee accountability across the execution teams. **What you'll be doing** + Coordinates input from leaders across their assigned business area to manage the project portfolio and facilitate integration & alignment of various projects with the overall business unit plan & initiatives + Forecasts and plans resource requirements, financial reporting, and budgeting for specific initiatives; collaborates with leaders across functional areas to secure and manage resources necessary to maintain a continuous flow of projects + Drives & provides direction & mentoring on complex projects and/or programs to ensure group results + Proactively anticipates and provides solutions to complex project/program management issues or conflicts; engages senior leadership and other key stakeholders to evaluate issues, drive resolution, and enable successful outcomes + Promotes communication and alignment across business, enablement, and technology teams to ensure delivery progression towards strategic objectives + Drives accountability across the portfolios to achieve committed objectives (OKRs) within established timeframes and established capacity/budget + Manages complex domain-level and portfolio-level risks, issues, and dependencies, mitigating and quickly escalating to the appropriate stakeholders as needed **What we're looking for** _Must-haves:_ + 7+ Years experience in program/project management and/or working on transformation initiatives aligned to the responsibilities + 3+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or leadership experience + 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) + Proven ability to find common ground and gain collaboration among senior management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding + 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 + Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches + 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:_ + Group Protection and/or Retirement Plan product/operations experience **Application Deadline** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 4th, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume \#LI-Remote **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 job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute. + 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 The pay range for this position is $90,300 - $164,700 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 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. 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Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es) avisos. 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.