VP, Head of Technology, Group Protection

Alternate Locations:
Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania);
Charlotte, NC (North Carolina);
Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana);
Greensboro, NC (North Carolina) Work Arrangement:

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

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 76364

The Role at a Glance Lincoln Financial is seeking a visionary technology executive to lead the transformation of our Group Protection business. This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of enterprise technology, innovation, and business growth.

As VP, Head of Technology, you will shape and execute the technology roadmap for a dynamic and evolving business unit. You’ll lead a high-performing team of engineers and architects, drive modernization, and partner with senior business leaders to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions that are highly competitive in today’s dynamic world.

What you'll be doing

Strategic Partnership:
Collaborate with Group Protection leadership to align technology initiatives with business strategy and growth objectives.

Technology Roadmap Ownership:
Architect and implement a multi-year roadmap focused on application rationalization, modernization, innovation leveraging AI, and implementation of sector-specific software solutions.

Leadership & Team Development:
Inspire and guide a team of seasoned engineers and technical leads.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Champion a culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Vendor Management:
Oversee strategic vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, performance, and alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards

Market Awareness:
Stay ahead of industry trends and translate insights into actionable strategies for future growth.

What we’re looking forMust Haves:15+ years of progressive experience in technology and architecture, inclusive of executive level and/or board presentations and detailed business case development

Proven success leading large-scale transformation initiatives in a service-based environment.

Deep expertise in Group Benefits, insurance, financial services or related industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory and customer needs.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).Nice to Haves:

Hands-on leadership with large scale transformations of both culture and technology.  AWS cloud transformation and AI experience a plus.

Experience and understanding of efforts needed to migrating away from legacy technologies.

Final date to receive applications

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 30, 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 $192,750 - $308,400 with…