AVP, Group Product Management (Disability and Absence)

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Atlanta, GA (Georgia); Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Phoenix, AZ (Arizona); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)Work Arrangement:Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #: 74037The Role at a GlanceThe AVP, Group Product Management provides leadership, direction and ownership for the strategy and roadmap for critical Disability and Absence product offerings. You will act as primary liaison to the business, coordinating with key executive stakeholders and product heads regarding critical initiatives that align with departmental profitability. The role will lead a team responsible for maintaining disability and absence products and service offerings, managing exceptions, and monitoring competitiveness while serving as subject matter experts and thought leaders to meet both internal and external needs.What you'll be doing- Maintains knowledge on Disability, Absence, PFML and Statutory Disability products and current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies.- Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.- Provides subject matter expertise and thought leadership to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders, customers and partners on complex assignments/projects.- Directs/executes approved strategy decisions and contributes to strategy creation.- Strategically defines the vision and success measures for prioritized product offering(s), in collaboration with key business stakeholders.- Provides leadership & expertise to team to drive product suite management, implementation & product life-cycle initiatives.- Assesses value, develops cases, and prioritizes work to ensure proper linkage with the product strategy.- Collaborates with key stakeholders and/or management to gather and support prioritization of product requirements, providing recommendations, as appropriate.- Leads collaboration with internal stakeholders & business partners to develop and manage products & services to meet market & profit expectations.- Identifies & recommends improvements to senior management & leadership; works with business areas to support product initiatives.- Anticipates & provides strategies/solutions to complex issues with team of product heads in order to avoid delays.- Collaborates with various business areas & partners to manage product & profit levers to ensure products meet growth, revenue, expense, profit & persistency expectations.- Balances stakeholder priorities and development team(s) capacity in order to aid in achievable roadmap and delivery targets.- Prioritizes and sequences product backlog according to business value.- Shares expertise and clearly articulates business values to team members.What we're looking forMust Haves:- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)- 10+ Years experience in group insurance or employee benefits with direct expertise in Disability, Absence, PFML and Statutory DisabilityApplication DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted through Friday, February 28, 2025, 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 trainingThe pay range for this position is $125,800 - $229,100 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 CompanyLincoln 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.Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lincolnfinancialgroup) , X (https://mobile.twitter.com/lincolnfingroup) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/4307?trkInfo=tas%3Alincoln+financial%2Cidx%3A3-1-3&trk=tyah) , and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lincolnfingroup/) . 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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.This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov) notices.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. 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