AVP Program Manager chez LPL Financial

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Job Overview:

The AVP, Program Manager is responsible for providing program management support to project teams.

This role supports the following EPMO service offerings:

• Demand & Delivery Management

• Quality Management

• Reporting

• Financial Management

• Benefits Management

• Governance of processes, standards, etc.

The AVP, Program Manager works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the Technology Portfolio Management Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Project, Scrum, Technology, Business and Vendors to align delivery to OKRs to the program and portfolio

• Manage the program budget & coordinate with finance to assure funds are available, accounted and properly reported, including Planview timesheet management / governance

• Manage Demand Intake for the Program in LPL PDLC (Demand and Delivery Framework), ensuring demand aligns to available budget, handle new Intake requests ensuring availability of funding, or prepare required documentation for additional funding asks

• Arbitrate and resolve conflict within the program when necessary. Understand appropriate paths and methods for escalation

• Provide leadership to project managers/scrum masters, create a positive team environment, and provide direction in ambiguous situations

• Be proactive and exercise initiative in identifying, tracking, and removing impediments to program success.

• Understand how individual projects affect the program & portfolio and exercise judgement in raising issues and risks to the program/portfolio level

• Provide weekly program status, bi-weekly program health reports and participate in monthly portfolio reviews

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field

• At least 5 years of experience managing large IT programs with multi-million dollar budgets up to $5M

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

• 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 including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business users

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

• Experience monitoring and managing vendor performance

• Experience managing requirement solution workshops

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

• Strong working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence or similar tools

Core Competencies:

• Effective analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of software development methodologies like Agile - Scrum experience

Key Metrics:

• PI Committed Progress

• KPIs Committed Progress

• Feature Burndown or Lead Time, Cycle Time, and other relevant metrics as set forth by Enterprise Standards

• Risk Management

• SDLC Compliance

• Financial Tracking – Budget vs Actuals+Forecast

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Pay Range:

$114,375-$190,625/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!

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

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.

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