AVP, Strategic Planning

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance program

Free financial counseling

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group in Radnor, PA, USA, is seeking an experienced IT executive to provide strategic leadership, engage with senior leaders, and drive upskilling initiatives in IT. The role emphasizes coordinating governance, training programs, and talent development across the IT organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, including 4+ years in management and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's).
• 10+ years of experience including 4+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management and critical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads a department providing strategic leadership for board material preparation, periodic business reviews with senior management, and other high-visibility IT efforts.
• Establishes IT and IT Governance & Operations (ITGO) priorities, tracks departmental performance, shares expertise, and develops talent through training, feedback, and stretch opportunities. Leads IT training efforts, focusing on formalized AI upskilling pathways and keeping training materials current.
• Develops IT training metrics; monitors program and initiative progress and adherence to strategic intent.
• Coordinates engagement opportunities and events across the broader IT Extended Leadership Team (ELT), including monthly forums, in-person events, and other activities.
• Shapes strategic direction and communicates with senior and executive leadership on emerging trends and competing priorities. Identifies and analyzes frontier technology patterns, assesses organizational positioning, and leads the team to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Contributes to creating and revising IT strategic plans, builds strong relationships across departments, and leverages allies to build consensus. Ensures training and staff development in project management methods, concepts, and tools.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

IT governance

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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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 #:76847

The Role at a Glance

Provides strategic guidance and leads engagement and upskilling for IT, translating key objectives into prioritized, measurable initiatives. Partners with senior and executive leadership to shape direction, resolve competing priorities, and deliver results for Lincoln Financial and IT’s key stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

• Leads a small department that provides strategic leadership for board material preparation, periodic business reviews with senior management, and other high-visibility IT efforts.
• Establishes IT and IT Governance & Operations (ITGO) priorities, tracks departmental performance, shares expertise, and develops talent through training, feedback, and stretch opportunities. Leads IT training efforts, focusing on formalized AI upskilling pathways and keeping training materials current.
• Develops IT training metrics; monitors program and initiative progress and adherence to strategic intent.
• Coordinates engagement opportunities and events across the broader IT Extended Leadership Team (ELT), including monthly forums, in-person events, and other activities.
• Shapes strategic direction and communicates with senior and executive leadership on emerging trends and competing priorities. Identifies and analyzes frontier technology patterns, assesses organizational positioning, and leads the team to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Contributes to creating and revising IT strategic plans, builds strong relationships across departments, and leverages allies to build consensus. Ensures training and staff development in project management methods, concepts, and tools.

What we’re looking for

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 10+ years of experience directly aligned to the responsibilities of this role, including 4+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management and critical stakeholders

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 13, 2026, 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 andleadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

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$152,250 - $243,600with 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.

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 [phone].

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