Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 71738
The Role at a Glance
Lincoln’s Corporate Communications team manages internal and external communications across the company. This role will oversee all the operational elements that enable the communications team; managing the platforms and vendors the team uses, helping to develop operating principles, governance processes and best practices, establishing onboarding and training programs, monitoring and reporting the impact of effective communications and ensuring all budgets and financial processes are aligned.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead communication channel management and ongoing enhancements for company intranet, email distribution platform and mobile communication app.
- Establish regular and as-needed governance meetings, working sessions, trainings, etc., and serve as a point of contact for internal partners and external vendors.
- Develop and manage processes for the team – including governance, best practices, measurement reporting and more.
- Assist with development of Quarterly Business Review materials and strategic plan documents.
- Monitor and report on the performance of vendors to ensure delivery in line with contractual obligations and performance metrics; contract negotiations, manage spending and maintain accurate records of budget.
- Use available analytics from Insights and Marketing partners to monitor, report, and communicate the impact of effective communications and provide proactive ideas and recommendations based on internal and external benchmarks and performance metrics.
- Establishes solid and constructive connections/relationships with internal colleagues and external industry/communications associations, as appropriate.
What we’re looking for
- 4 Year/bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor’s) (Minimum Required)
- 3 – 5+ years corporate communications, marketing and/or project management experience (Required)
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
- Motivated self-starter, resourceful.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills, including the critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment/under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
- Experience managing multiple projects and work requirements simultaneously and prioritizing as required.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates strong writing ability, including (1) strong understanding of and adherence to grammar rules, and (2) ability to translate complex topics into understandable and actionable communications.
- Demonstrates ability to identify and recommend process improvements, new tools and new ways of doing things.
- Demonstrates strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior leaders, managers, peers, and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.
- Demonstrates ability to identify causes and solutions for conflict. Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficiency with internal communication tools. Must be able to quickly learn to how to leverage internal email communication system (Poppulo), internal mobile app platform (Firstup), and how to manage intranet pages (SharePoint).
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:
- A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career
- 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
- 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: $87,700 – $159,900
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, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas – Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection – focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customer’s lifestyles and retirement outcomes.
Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021.
Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by Forbes magazine as well as one of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees’ futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and 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.
Lincoln Financial Group is a committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and FTSE4Good. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we earned perfect 100 percent scores on the Corporate Equality Index and the Disability Equality Index. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Sign up for email alerts at http://newsroom.lfg.com
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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/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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