Lead Group Product Manager

Lincoln Financial Group; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career tracks

Leadership development

Financial counseling

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Productivity tools training

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Product Manager to drive product strategy and roadmaps across multiple offerings. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with marketing, distribution, and training partners, and translate complex requirements into actionable plans and launch campaigns.

The role requires 5+ years in product management, strong insurance knowledge, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of product management or development experience.
• Working insurance product knowledge.
• Ability to operate effectively and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex materials for strategy.
• Confident written and verbal communicator with senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use AI tools effectively in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Support product development, pricing and ongoing, complex management activities for products and service offerings and strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-enterprise teams and collaborates with stakeholders to provide segmented product/service offerings with competitive advantages.
• Collaborate with product marketing, distribution and training for effective product documentation, training materials, positioning, marketing and launch campaigns.
• Provide subject matter expertise to define product strategy and road-map across all products.
• Provide business and technical support for group product management activities and day-to-day inquiries and escalated issues from field associates.
• Identify and direct monitoring, competitive intelligence, and market research for product development and service offering documentation.
• Manage service offerings to achieve product and business financial objectives and escalate issues with partners.
• Work with business areas to redesign business processes supporting product and service initiatives.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

AI tools usage

Insurance product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities: Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76846

The Role at a Glance

What you'll be doing

• Support product development, pricing and ongoing, complex management activities for products and service offerings and strategic initiatives
• Lead cross-enterprise teams & collaborates in partnership with all appropriate stakeholders to provide segmented product/service offerings positioned with distinct competitive advantages
• Collaborate with product marketing partners, field distribution & training to provide subject matter expertise for the creation of effective product documentation, training materials, positioning, marketing, & product launch campaigns
• Provide subject matter expertise to contribute to the definition of product strategy & road‑map and enhancements across all products
• Provide business and technical support for group product management activities, day‑to‑day inquiries & escalated issues from field associates
• Identify and directs monitoring, competitive intelligence, and market research work including detailed analysis of systematically gathered information supporting product development initiatives and service offering documentation
• Manage service offerings to achieve product & business financial objectives; identifies, analyzes & escalates issues; leads resolution with business partners
• Work with assigned business areas to redesign/reengineer business processes that support product and service offering initiatives

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• 5+ Years of experience in product management or development that aligns to the responsibilities of this position
• Working insurance product knowledge
• Proven ability to operate effectively and lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex internal and external materials to inform strategy, including regulations, contracts, proposals, technical procedures, and industry publications
• Confident written and verbal communicator who effectively engages and builds credibility with internal and external senior leadership
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to effectively and responsibly use AI tools in daily work, validate AI-generated outputs, and identify opportunities to improve productivity, decision‑making, and outcomes for oneself, colleagues, and the organization

Nice‑to‑haves:

• Segmented product offering strategy experience

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through November 20th, 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$106,875 - $171,000with 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.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in‑person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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, 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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Nearest Major Market: Omaha

Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs