VP - Portfolio Lead (Developer Experience)

Job Overview:

The Technology Portfolio Lead is responsible for providing program management support to project teams.

This role supports the following EPMO service offerings:

• Portfolio Epics Management (Demand & Delivery)
• People Management & Coaching
• Quality Management
• Reporting
• Financial Management
• Benefits Management
• Governance of processes, standards, etc.

The Technology Portfolio Lead works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the VP of Technology Portfolio Management.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Project, Scrum, Technology, Business and Vendors to align delivery to OKRs to the program and portfolio
• Present portfolio health to SVP Accountable(s) bi-weekly
• Accountable for product budget to ensure alignment to strategic play / domain / programs
• 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
• Aligns with Chief Product Manager and Chief Technology Owner on expected planning outcomes, OKRs and Tech Stack
• Creates and updates reporting, budgeting needs and Cost Saving Analysis
• Drive Impact Analysis for pre-defined initiatives and ensure teams have necessary resources to deliver working tested product
• Aligns with Chief Product Manager and Chief Technology Owner to rationalize internal and external roadmaps based on team capacity
• Define output of a Domain from a planning perspective
• Domain output vs reprioritization analysis
• Outline efficiency analysis
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks across the entire solution
• When running in SAFe agile, as STE facilitates the large solution-level events and monitors the solution Kanban and solution health via appropriate metrics
• Provide leadership to Release Train Engineers, Program/ Project Managers, and/or Scrum Masters as needed, create a positive team environment, and provide direction in ambiguous situations
• May function as a Release Train Engineer
• Understand how individual projects affect the program & portfolio and exercise judgement in raising issues and risks to the program/portfolio level
• Provide bi-weekly program health reports and participate in monthly portfolio reviews
• Document new requests as part of the intake team in LPL PDLC

Key Metrics

• Portfolio Staffing By SVP (to include unstaffed Labor)
• Domain OKR Goals vs Delivery
• Domain Financials
• Domain Demand Reporting
• Variance Reporting - Baseline vs Estimates vs Actuals
• SDLC Compliance
• Risk Management
• PI Committed Progress
• Burndown Reporting (As Applicable)
• Timesheet Governance

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field
• 10 plus years of experience managing highly complex and matrixed IT programs budgets up to $25M
• 5 plus years of experience managing people with a proven track record of developing talent
• 2 plus years of experience as a Release Train Engineer

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of and ability to manage Project and Software Development Life Cycle(s) using both 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
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of JIRA, Aha!, Confluence or similar tools

Preferences:

• Agile or PMP certification

Pay Range:
$132,300-$220,500/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!
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• 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!

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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.

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