Sr. Data Steward - Team Lead

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Date: Jun 10, 2025

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

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

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 74709

The Role at a Glance

The Sr. Data Steward – Team Lead will serve as a manager and mentor to the Data Governance team and provide guidance and direction on all data governance activities. This position will also serve as the point of contact for data governance activities including the communication of Data Governance Council decisions.

What you'll be doing

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Data Stewards (3 employees), fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance. This includes proactively addressing performance issues and support team members through feedback, coaching, and clear development plans.
Liaison between business leads, subject matter experts, IT, and Data Governance Council to implement and maintain a high-quality Data Governance program.
Improves the quality and reliability of data through discovery, definition, and process improvements.
Manages, designs, and develops data definition, production, usage, classification, and compliance rules across the enterprise.
Identifies, initiates, and develops processes/projects to implement the Data Governance vision and framework while remaining aligned with overall business objectives.
Collaborates with data owners and data custodians to identify and resolve complex data governance issues in a timely and collaborative manner.
Facilitates resolutions of data definition, production, and usage issues across multiple business units.
Leads the community of data users and analysts, manages meetings and agendas, facilitates workshops, and provides communication of issues.
Serves as a resource to internal stakeholders on complex Data Governance solutions which optimize client requirements and achieve desired business results.
Escalates highly complex issues to management/Data Governance Council when necessary.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

5 - 7+ Years experience in data governance role or implementing/overseeing data warehouses
Demonstrated ability to balance managing team as outlined above and performing hands-on project and issue remediation efforts as needed.
Demonstrated experience managing small teams, with a track record of developing talent and addressing performance challenges.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing principles, and finance data (securities accounting/investment data preferred).
Knowledge of SQL and Business Intelligence reporting tools such as AWS Athena, SAP BusinessObjects, and data visualization tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly across all levels of the organization.
Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through July, 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 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.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

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.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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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