Avp, Technology Project Manager

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Are you interested in being part of a team that is driving transformation across the enterprise? LPL Financial Technology is looking for a leader and technologist-at-heart to lead performance and scalability transformation within the Platform Scalability Program.

The Platform Scalability Program lies within Platform Modernization initiative which aims to modernize LPL's solutions to a cloud and microservice-based architecture driving outcomes to improve time to market, reliability, business agility, and scalability. The goal of the Platform Scalability Program is to amplify LPL's ability & confidence to scale as LPL grows by engaging all of LPL's domain and platforms to create firm-wide visibility and drive outcomes to best ensure performance and scalability. Included in this critical mission we will also lead LPL in the evolution of performance and scalability best practices & solutions to best-in-class. As an AVP Project Manager, you will be responsible for engaging domain and platform teams to drive performance and scalability outcomes, coaching the teams on best practices and solutions.

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

As an AVP Project Manager, you will be responsible for engaging domain and platform teams to drive performance and scalability outcomes, coaching the teams on best practices and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a workstream within Platform Scalability engaging domain and platform teams to drive performance and scalability outcomes, coaching the teams on best practices and solutions.

• Apply full-stack technology and financial business acumen to coach and drive teams in development to facilitate understanding of that products scale journey and to consult and drive improvements for scaling LPL's systems inclusive of definition of non-functional requirements, partnering with Enterprise Architecture to ensure performant & scalable solutions, partnering with Quality Engineering to ensure high quality performance and scalability test plans and execution.

• Drive delivery commitments across the firm and develop governance that enables high confidence planning and execution.

• Develop and execute a broad external vendor engagement strategy that enables a similar scale roadmap, commitments, and successful execution for external systems that are part of LPL's ecosystem.

• Create transparency and drive results through preparation and presentation of strategy, roadmap, execution status, and progress against measurable goals to executive leadership and stakeholders.

• Establish relationships and feedback loops across the company that ensure continuous visibility into growth projections and regularly revisit and calibrate priorities and the roadmap as new data emerges.

• Intense focus on non-functional quality of all developed products - delighting customers with always-on, high performing experiences that can scale with the company's growth.

• Ability to facilitate workshops with product teams, platform teams, or vendors to facilitate understanding of that products scale journey and to consult and drive improvements for scaling LPL's systems.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management or Computer Science

• At least 4 years of experience managing highly complex and matrixed IT programs budgets up to $3M

• Proficient in Kanban SDLC, SAFE/ Agile SDLC, RAID, JIRA

• Deep understanding of and ability to manage Project and Software Development Life Cycle(s) using either Agile or Waterfall methodologies.

Core Competencies:

• Result oriented, consultative and collaborative.

• Comfortable exercising judgment and using analytical skills in ambiguous situations.

• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.

• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment; proactive in seeking out information when necessary.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools

Preferences:

• Understanding of LPL / FinTech industry

• Technical understanding of LPL / industry performance & scalability best practices, NFRs, design patterns

• Agile or PMP certification

Pay Range:

$110,880-$166,320/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.