Alternate Locations: Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); 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 #: 76011

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Sr. Consultant, Product Owner to lead an agile development team which sits in the Admin Systems Value Stream within the Retirement Plan Services business. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and prioritizing a product backlog focused on the RS/XNET cycle and database. You’ll work in close partnership with product management to understand customer and business needs and then translate those needs within agile software engineering teams to implement solutions and drive outcomes that contribute to the success of our portfolio.

What you'll be doing

Enable accuracy, scalability, and operational confidence across the business – not just feature delivery
Own the reliability, evolution, and performance of a critical admin system
Leverage tools including AI-assisted to analyze trends, clarify requirements, and inform prioritization, while retaining accountability for decisions, outcomes, and risk
Prioritize backlog by balancing reliability, risk, and enablement by using system trends to adapt priorities while protecting stability and long-term scalability
Actively orchestrate cross-team dependencies by collaborating with other product owners and delivery teams
Partner strategically with product managers and key stakeholders to interpret customer needs, business objectives, and emerging industry or technology trends into a clear roadmap
Provide business analysis and validation support when needed to assist with successful delivery
Proactively identify and recommend process improvements that significantly reduce workloads and/or maintains/improves quality
Ensure stakeholder alignment through transparent, data-driven trade-offs
Mentor and develop less-experienced team members by fostering shared ownership, consistency and a culture of continuous learning and improvement

What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

3 - 5+ Years of experience in Product Ownership / Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, or other Agile-related role within a development team that aligns with the responsibilities
4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)
Forward thinking mindset with strong analytical acumen
Ability to work autonomously
Confident, comfortable communicator with collaborative style and strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple initiatives in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among senior/executive management, colleagues, and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.

Nice-to-haves:

Retirement Plan Services knowledge
Familiarity with retirement plan record keeping systems (i.e.RS/XNET)
Experience with JIRA and leveraging AI assisted tools

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 22nd, 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 $96,900 - $176,200 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. 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 260-455-2558. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify avisos.