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Sr. Consultant, Implementation and Enrollment Manager

Lincoln Financial
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026
💰 $176,200/yr($96,900/yr – $176,200/yr)

About the role

Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home

 

 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 #: 76231

 

The Role at a Glance

The Workplace Solutions team is a high-impact, fast-paced organization focused on delivering exceptional group benefits experiences to regional clients. This is a unique opportunity to build your career in group protection while working alongside experienced professionals committed to coaching, development, and innovation.

 

As a Sr. Consultant, Implementation and Enrollment Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner and project leader responsible for the successful onboarding of complex group benefit clients (500-4,999 lives). You will lead end-to-end implementations, working across brokers, customers, sales teams, and internal partners to deliver a seamless and consultative onboarding experience.

 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives managing complexity, influencing stakeholders, and driving results while enhancing the overall client experience.

What you'll be doing

  • Serve as the primary implementation lead for national accounts, building strong relationships with clients, brokers, consultants, and internal teams (claims, underwriting, billing, eligibility, etc.).
  • Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through onboarding, enrollment strategy, and benefit education.
  • Lead and facilitate meetings, including kickoff calls, status updates, and executive stakeholder reviews.
  • Own the end-to-end implementation lifecycle, ensuring delivery on timelines, scope, and quality for complex group benefit programs.
  • Develop and execute detailed project plans, monitor milestones, track deliverables, and proactively manage risks and dependencies.
  • Document decisions, maintain clear communication, and manage expectations across all stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance on communication strategies and enrollment best practices.
  • Support finalist presentations and sales efforts by presenting implementation capabilities and approach.
  • Partner closely with account management, absence consulting, and service teams to ensure a coordinated client experience.
  • Serve as a liaison between internal teams to resolve issues and streamline processes.
  • Lead or support complex initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and large-scale client changes.
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency, scalability, and the client experience.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve implementation outcomes.

What we’re looking for

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+ years in lieu of degree)
  • 5–7+ years of group benefits, enrollment, or implementation experience
  • Strong knowledge of group protection products (disability, leave, life, supplemental health)
  • Demonstrated project management experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships across diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with regional accounts (500-4,999 lives)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills:
    • Ability to interpret plan documents, policies, and regulatory requirements
    • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and develop actionable solutions
  • Familiarity with benefits administration systems and enrollment platforms
  • Experience supporting sales presentations or finalist meetings
  • Knowledge of industry trends and regulations impacting group benefits

Key Competencies for Success

  • Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
  • Customer-centric mindset with a consultative approach
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex scenarios

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 20%

Application Deadline

 

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