Sr. Partner Integrations & Management_

Jefferson City

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

**Work Arrangement:**

Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.

**Relocation assistance:** is not available for this opportunity.

**Requisition #:** 73255

**The Role at a Glance**

We are excited to bring on a **Sr. Consultant, Partner Integration & Management** to our Retirement Plan Services/Workplace Solutions business to work in a Lincoln office and/or remotely. Lincoln is expanding our portfolio of API Integrations with key payroll and advisory service providers in our Retirement Plan Services business to continue to drive innovation and growth. In this role, you will drive the strategy and roadmap around our Partner Integrations, working closely with key internal stakeholders like IT and operations, as well as directly with our external payroll and advisory partners. You will play a key role toward future innovation and technical transformation by working with an agile IT team and with our retirement business partners while connecting with key industry partners.

**What you'll be doing**

+ Manages the product integration roadmaps for product offering(s), integrating the product strategy, inclusive of timelines, risks, and dependencies

+ Balances stakeholder priorities and IT development team(s) capacity in order to aid in achievable roadmap and delivery targets

+ Collaborates with internal & external stakeholder to develop, implement, and assess sales & marketing programs that attract key partners and enable distribution partners to drive account growth & retention

+ Organizes and facilitates meetings and events with key external partners; attends meetings/events as needed to ensure successful engagements; promptly follows up to research questions and resolve issues

+ Reviews external partnerships on ongoing basis for progress and deliverables toward partnership agreement and business objectives; recommends approach changes as needed

+ Collaborates with senior internal stakeholders to develop annual business plans, offerings, and programs for key partners that will enhance sales and growth initiatives

**What we’re looking for**

_Must-haves:_

+ 5 – 7+ Years of Retirement Planning Services/defined contribution experience including 1 or more of the following: payroll integrations, relationship management, agile development experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this role

+ 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

+ Experience working with agile development teams

+ Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations

+ Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches

_Nice-to-haves:_

+ Experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst

+ Experience with API integrations and/or payroll integrations

+ Experience writing Epics and Features

+ Experience in partner management

+ Experience negotiating and aligning roadmap timelines with external partners to meet mutually agreed on dates and objectives

**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:**

+ Clearly defined career tracks and levels to help you successfully manage your career

+ Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

+ PTO/parental leave

+ Competitive 401K and employee benefits (fg.com/misc/HR/Recruiting/BenefitsResourcesGuide.pdf)

+ Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

+ Tuition assistance program

+ A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

+ Effective productivity/technology tools and training

**Pay Range:** $90,300 - $164,700

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 helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (fg.com/public/aboutus/companyoverview/diversityinclusion?audience\_page\_id=1422918942386) 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 Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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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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, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.