Sr Consultant, Annuity Value Stream Program Manager

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 #:  75154

The Role at a Glance

We’re seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex Life and Annuity IT initiatives. This role blends strategic program oversight with agile delivery leadership, ensuring successful execution across multiple teams in a large-scale IT environment.

What you'll be doing

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead cross-functional initiatives, including product launches, system integrations, and platform modernization.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure alignment with Agile and project management standards, maintaining accurate schedules and budgets.
• Resolve cross-team issues and drive delivery of integrated release scopes.

Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Support backlog grooming and sprint readiness with Product Owners and teams.
• Remove delivery impediments and foster continuous improvement through feedback loops.
• Champion Agile best practices across distributed teams.

Strategic Influence & Process Improvement

• Drive process enhancements and change initiatives to improve delivery efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, and outcomes.
• Mentor team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

• 7+ years in project/program management, with 3+ years in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Nice-to-haves:

• Strong understanding of Life and Annuity ecosystems and SaaS transformation.
• Proven experience in Life and Annuity IT, including platform modernization (e.g., Vantage, FAST).
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, GitHub, MS Project, and Microsoft 365.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and SAFe certifications preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI for delivery and quality engineering improvements.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence across levels and drive consensus in complex environments.
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through 10/25/2025 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

• 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 260-455-2558.

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