VP, Group Benefit Product Mgt

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); 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 #: 76355

The Role at a Glance

As the VP, Life, Disability, Absence Product Leader, in our Workplace Solutions Group Protection (GP) Product team, you will provide strategic leadership to drive effective market intelligence analysis, product strategy and development, and life-cycle management of non-medical insurance products, including Disability, Absence, Life, and Worksite products. You will be responsible for developing strategy and leading constant improvement in product innovation, business development and coordinating with Distribution and other senior leaders on expansion into existing, new, tangent or underdeveloped markets. You will bring a disciplined, data-driven approach and a proven ability to connect financial insights to product innovation, market positioning, and operational execution—delivering both top-line growth and sustained profitability.

What you'll be doing

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and execution for all new product development and ongoing product management for non-medical insurance products, including Absence, Disability, Life & other Worksite products
• Oversee the entire product life cycle, from strategic planning and prioritization to product launch and implementation, and post-implementation monitoring
• Define and drive department strategy and roadmap and ensure it fits within the overall Product Solutions and GP strategy
• Drive portfolio-level decision-making by integrating financial performance with customer needs, broker dynamics, and operational considerations
• Partner with pricing and business line leaders to translate financial performance into insights and actions that enable balanced growth and sustainable margin achievement
• Provide highly specialized expertise to internal stakeholders through an advanced understanding of enterprise-wide risk exposures and characteristics of new product development
• Prepare compelling business rationales and presents recommendations to business executives to contribute to development of key business initiatives including new products, business ventures and/or innovative development efforts
• Drive cross-enterprise collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to provide targeted distribution and competitively position products/services in the market
• Partners with Portfolio Enablement, IT and other business operational areas to promote high quality development & implementation of technology solutions

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:
• 12+ Years of Group Benefits experience including product development and/or product management experience
• 5+ years of managerial, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholders experience
• Proven experience building and executing upon product roadmaps
• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• Deep knowledge of Product Development and Management best practices
• Deep knowledge of Group Protection Absence, PFML, and Statutory products
• Deep understanding for best practices of other services providers within competitive benefits offerings
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret key financial metrics such as loss ratios, expense ratios, margin contribution, and lifetime value to inform product and portfolio decisions
• Demonstrated ability to successfully hire, retain, develop and coach staff via a culture of real-time performance feedback, with ability to build both technical and leadership skills
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior/executive management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches

Nice-to-haves:
• Supplemental Health product development and/or management experience

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 18th, 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 and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits

• 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 $216,750 - $346,800 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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