Vp, Data Strategy Management

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 71921

The Role at a Glance

As the VP, Data Strategy Management, will be responsible for setting the overall vision and driving the implementation of a cohesive data strategy that aligns with and helps accelerate Workplace Solutions business objectives. You will build and manage relationships across the organization providing highly specialized expertise to senior leaders on best practices, as well as ensuring adherence to the data governance framework. You will also lead a team to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders, facilitate discussions to the help the business realize value, empower its leaders to make decisions, resolve issues, and provide overall support of data management and governance processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leads the development and maintenance of the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for standardizing and effectively leveraging data to drive achievement of business objectives.
• Builds strategic relationships with leadership & key stakeholders throughout their assigned area(s) and across LFG.
• Leads the creation of a robust data asset inventory and assessment of critical gaps – including quality, accessibility, level of integration, and ownership roles & responsibilities.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for data management & governance, closely partnering with and influencing senior/executive leadership, business functions, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Directs team to develop and socialize “usage” standards, guides, and consistent approaches for data usage, modeling, flow, gap analysis, and risk management.
• Leads and directs research, evaluation, application, and training of team & other stakeholders on existing & emerging data management/governance principles, techniques, and trends
• Directs the development, execution, and maintenance of valid metadata definitions & business rules and a repository of data components.
• Chairs and/or leads coordination of ongoing data governance forums.
• Serves as a project leader, collaborating with enterprise data program governance, committees, and other stakeholders to define, manage, and own project scope.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves:

• Proven experience building data capabilities/governance and driving actionable insights through data analytics
• 4 Year/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
• Advocates effectively, readily command attention and respect in groups as demonstrated by people listening to and getting on board with initiatives for their assigned area(s)
• Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines
• 12+ Years experience in data management and/or data process improvement directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this role, including 5+ years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholders
• 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

Nice-to-haves:

• Group Protection and/or Retirement Plan working knowledge

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:

• Tuition assistance program
• PTO/parental leave
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
• A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career

Pay Range: $169,000 - $306,000

Actual base pay could vary 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 Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas — Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection — focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer’s lifestyles and retirement outcomes.

Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021.

Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees’ futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and 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.

Lincoln Financial Group is a committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and FTSE4Good. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we earned perfect 100 percent scores on the Corporate Equality Index and the Disability Equality Index. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Sign up for email alerts at http://newsroom.lfg.com

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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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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.

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