Sr. Consultant, Project Management Job Details | Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial is a company dedicated to helping individuals confidently plan for their future. They are seeking a Sr. Consultant, Project Management to lead large, complex HR initiatives, ensuring successful delivery across various project dimensions while acting as a strategic partner and advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large, complex HR initiatives end-to-end, ensuring successful delivery across scope, timeline, cost, quality, and risk
• Establish strong partnerships with sponsors, project owners, and cross-functional leaders to define vision, success criteria, and decision frameworks
• Serve as a trusted advisor, offering strategic guidance, constructively challenging assumptions, and driving informed decision-making
• Direct all aspects of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and change control
• Select and tailor project management tools, methodologies, and governance (e.g., agile, predictive, hybrid) based on project needs
• Adapt project strategies as priorities, risks, or conditions evolve to maintain momentum and protect outcomes
• Drive clear, actionable communication that promotes transparency, accountability, and alignment across stakeholders
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and lead mitigation planning and execution
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex challenges impacting scope, cost, timeline, quality, and risk
• Ensure project outcomes align with broader HR and enterprise strategies
• Act as a subject matter expert in project management best practices, coaching and mentoring team members and peers

Requirements:

• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional projects or programs in complex environments
• 5–7+ years of project management experience aligned to the responsibilities of this role
• Strong experience applying multiple project management approaches and adapting methods based on context
• Demonstrated ability to connect project outcomes to broader business and strategic goals
• Track record of building trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influence skills
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility—knowing when to apply rigor vs. simplify
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and change
• Experience mentoring or coaching others in project management practices
• Successful track record of completing projects on time, on budget, and within scope
• Record of strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
• Curiosity and interest in emerging technologies, including AI, with a willingness to explore how they can enhance project delivery and business outcomes