AVP, Operations Experience & Execution
Date: Mar 24, 2026
Primary Location: Omaha, NE, US
Company: Lincoln Financial
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 #: 75907
The Role at a Glance
We are excited to bring on an AVP, Operations Experience & Execution to join our Group Protection Client-Customer Support & Ops Management team in a remote or hybrid environment, depending on your proximity to one of our key cities.
Background Details
As the AVP - Operations Experience & Execution, you will provide direction and functional expertise for elevating operational performance, strengthening end‑to‑end experience for employees, brokers, employers, and members. You will ensure their assigned business area operates with discipline, insight, and customer‑centric execution.
What you'll be doing
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
- You will lead the execution of strategic, operational, and enterprise priorities that improve quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes for their business area.
- You will modernize and simplify processes through digital enablement, automation, and data‑driven insights.
- You will ensure operational capabilities scale to meet regulatory, market, and business needs.
- You will oversee the design and governance of efficient workflows, controls, and operating models.
Experience Management
- You will lead a successful design and deliver of business area operations employee engagement and customer satisfaction programs.
- You will lead assigned business area operations CARE team(s).
Centralized Operations Governance & Insights
- You will govern operational executive dashboards, including leading development of metrics to define customer service experience, measurement, monitoring, and reporting.
- You will lead prioritization of projects in portfolio and coordination/execution to deliver desired strategic business outcomes.
- You will develop business continuity planning and implement governance steps to ensure adherence.
Customer & Stakeholder Experience
- You will champion customer‑centricity across all business area operational processes and touchpoints.
- You will lead initiatives that reduce friction and enhance lifecycle service consistency.
- You will oversee issue escalation and resolution for assigned department/business area(s)
Performance Management, Quality & Insights
- You will oversee development & execution of quality control initiatives and/or solutions to ensure audit readiness, remediate issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Talent Leadership & Organizational Development
- You will build high‑performing teams and foster an inclusive culture of ownership and accountability.
- You will drive talent development in support of both individual career growth and organizational succession planning.
Cross‑Functional Partnership & Enterprise Collaboration
- You will collaborate closely with peer AVPs and other business leaders across Group Protection to ensure best practices and operational needs are being met.
- You will influence enterprise priorities through data‑informed recommendations.
What we’re looking for
Must-have experience (Required):
- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's).
- 10+ Years of service and/or business operations experience directly aligned to the specific duties for this role, including 3+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
- Group Protection industry experience.
- Ability to think critically, analyze information, evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution, and to make decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal/external stakeholders with proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
- Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-have experience (Preferred):
- Strong service/operations acumen on customer landscape/experience with the ability to evaluate our operational processes to provide competitive insight and opportunities.
- Experience partnering or working with a PEO.
- Project management, process efficiency and change management skills/experience.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 30, 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:
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Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
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Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
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PTO/parental leave
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Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
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Tuition assistance program
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Work arrangements that work for you
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Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $127,500 - $232,300 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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If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.
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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.
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