Director, Group Protection Call Center

Lincoln Financial Group; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking a Director, GP Call Center Services to lead a dynamic team, oversee call center operations, and drive strategies for exceptional customer experience in a complex, changing environment. The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will forecast workloads, manage budgets, ensure privacy compliance, and partner with leadership to deliver scalable, high-quality service. Travel up to 25% international may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4 year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years in Client Services with 3+ years in managerial/leadership roles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience with performing under regulatory/privacy requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team in a changing environment with training and development opportunities
• Manage and develop a team of managers and customer service professionals to foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture
• Oversee day-to-day contact center operations to deliver exceptional service and efficient issue resolution
• Partner with WorkForce Management to forecast call volumes and staffing needs; implement escalation plans
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate changes impacting customer demand and service delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76741

The Role at a Glance

The Director, GP Call Center Services, leads the team by providing strategic leadership, coaching, and functional expertise to ensure an exceptional experience for Group Protection participants and partners. In this role, you will oversee call center operations, foster strong customer relationships, resolve complex inquiries and concerns with fairness and efficiency, and develop strategies that enhance service delivery, operational performance, and the overall customer experience.

What you'll be doing

• You will lead a dynamic team in an environment that is constantly changing. Provide training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members while providing honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent. You will direct and evaluate individual/team performance and take appropriate action to meet and/or exceed performance standards for assigned areas of responsibility.
• You will lead and develop a team of managers and customer service professionals, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• You will oversee day-to-day contact center operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficient issue resolution, and a seamless customer experience.
• You will partner with the WorkForce Management team to drive workforce planning and operational excellence by forecasting call volumes, managing staffing strategies, and implementing escalation plans.
• You will partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to anticipate organizational, product, and regulatory changes that may impact customer demand and service delivery.
• You will use data and insights to improve performance, develop team training programs, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.
• You will own daily contact center performance against service level, productivity, quality, customer experience, and staffing targets; identify gaps quickly and drive corrective action.
• You will hold managers and frontline leaders accountable for results, coaching, performance management, engagement and consistent execution of operating standards.
• You will partner with the AVP, GP Call Center to translate strategy into action by driving process improvements, resolving root causes, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time with measurable results.
• Cultivate and manage offshore strategic partnerships, fostering strong vendor relationships to enhance talent delivery, improve operational efficiency, and support scalable business growth.

What we’re looking for

Must-have experience (Required):

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 5+ Years in Client Services that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this role, including 3+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.
• Remains current in profession and industry trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice-to-have experience (Preferred):

• Operational Leadership Experience – setting Key Performance Indicators, managing workload/staffing models, managing departmental performance
• Strategic Planning/Execution
• Process re-engineering experience
• Managing/leading teams that are in office, hybrid and fully remote

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% international required

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through October 14, 2026, and posting may be taken down early 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$94,875 - $151,800with 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.

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

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, 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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Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs