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

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 74389

The Role at a Glance

We’re excited to bring on an VP, Business Operations and Governance to the Office of the CIO.

The Vice President of IT Business Operations & Governance is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the IT portfolio, managing budgetary planning and forecasting, implementing effective governance processes, managing vendor strategies, and driving team engagement activities. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this role ensures alignment of IT investments with organizational goals, optimizes resource utilization, and fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration within the IT organization.

What you'll be doing

IT Portfolio Management:

• Oversees a team responsible for analyzing, transforming, and producing highly complex data insights to evaluate IT assets, resources, and costs.

• Leads the identification and analysis of organizational, operational, and comparative measures to optimize the cost structure and enhance efficiency in Information Technology.

• Builds and maintains key relationships with internal and external business partners and key stakeholders.

• Manage the IT portfolio management process including the portfolio delivery governance process.

• Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.

Budget & Financial Oversight:

• Manage the IT budget planning and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and transparency.

• Collaborate with finance partners to monitor spend, identify efficiencies, and control costs.

• Develop and present financial reports and analyses to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Governance:

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks and processes for IT projects and investments.

• Ensure adherence to established governance standards, compliance requirements, and audit expectations.

• Facilitate project governance committees and provide guidance on best practices.

Vendor Management:

• Leads and oversees vendor strategies and ensures that required services are delivered and supported to the satisfaction of the business.

• Oversee strategic vendor strategies and performance management.

• Ensure vendor partnerships deliver optimal value, quality, and alignment with strategic goals.

• Regularly assess vendor effectiveness and manage escalations as necessary.

Team Engagement:

• Develop and execute internal engagement strategies and initiatives, including town halls, staff meetings, and leadership offsites.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within IT.

• Gather feedback to continuously improve employee engagement and satisfaction.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 12+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, specifically in portfolio management, governance, budgeting, and vendor management.

• 5+ years of people leadership.

• Demonstrated track record of successful budget management, forecasting accuracy, and cost control.

• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, portfolio management methodologies, and vendor relationship management.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 4, 2025 and subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

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 $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 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.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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.