Director of IT Delivery - App Dev Portfolio Management

Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); 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 #: 75316

 

The Role at a Glance

Are you ready to lead one of the most dynamic and high-performing IT delivery portfolios in the financial services industry? We’re seeking a visionary IT Director to drive the execution of our Life and Annuity product builds and enhancements—coordinating over 50,000 hours of IT effort across 25+ technology teams each quarter.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the future of our application development strategy, modernize delivery practices, and ensure seamless execution across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies. You’ll be at the center of our transformation journey, helping us deliver innovative insurance products with precision, speed, and quality.

What you'll be doing

• Portfolio Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for Life and Annuity product initiatives, ensuring quarterly releases are executed flawlessly.
• Team Management: Lead and grow a high-performing team of analysts, delivery leads and QE experts. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with 25+ technology teams and business stakeholders to align delivery plans, manage dependencies, and drive integration and regression testing.
• Delivery Excellence: Champion Agile, SCRUM, Kanban, and Hybrid methodologies to optimize throughput and quality. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business value.
• Transformation & Modernization: Support and drive technology and platform modernization aligned with our Cloud First strategy. Lead process optimization and value stream assessments to unlock efficiency and scalability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across business units, IT leadership, and external partners. Be the trusted advisor who connects strategy to execution.

What we’re looking for

• Proven Leadership: 7+ years in application development with 3+ years in a leadership role with direct reports managing large-scale delivery teams.
• Program Mastery: 10+ years of project/program management experience with a track record of delivering complex initiatives in financial or insurance services.
• Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and how to apply them in a scaled, multi-team environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong background in annuities, life insurance, or wealth management products.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to influence, negotiate, and lead across organizational boundaries. Strong ability to influence and drive changes in a matrixed environment.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think big, act fast, and drive results in a high-paced, transformation-focused environment.   Knowledge of scalable AI and experience with implementing AI Use Cases.  

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 31,2025, 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 $93,300 - $169,700 with an