AVP - Technology Project Manager

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Company: LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

Location: Fort Mill, SC 29708

Description:

Job Overview:

The AVP, Technology Project Manager is a client facing role responsible for providing project management support to technology and business leadership

This role supports the following PMO service offerings:
  • Program Epics Management
  • Client Engagement
  • Coaching
  • Quality Management
  • Reporting
  • Benefits Management
  • Governance of processes, standards, etc.


Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate with Clients, 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
  • 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 health reports and participate in monthly portfolio reviews
  • Document new requests as part of the intake team in LPL PDLC


Key Metrics:
  • PI Committed Progress
  • Feature Burndown or Lead Time, Cycle Time
  • Risk Management
  • SDLC Compliance


Requirements
  • 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field
  • 10 years of experience managing highly complex and matrixed IT programs budgets over $15M


Preferences:
  • Deep understanding of and ability to manage Project and Software Development Life Cycle(s) using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Advanced Degree in Project Management, Information systems or related field preferred
  • Agile or PMP certification
  • 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
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools
  • Strong working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence or similar tools


Pay Range:
$108,825-$181,375/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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

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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