AVP, Technology Program Manager

Job Overview:

The AVP, Technology Program Manager is responsible for providing program management support to Deal Program teams. This person will be responsible for managing the standard conversion technology activity.

This role supports the following EPMO service offerings:

• Program Epics Management

• People Management

• Quality Management

• Reporting

• Benefits Management

• Governance of processes, standards, etc.

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

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

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

• Document new requests as part of the intake team in LPL PDLC

• PI Committed Progress

• Feature Burndown or Lead Time, Cycle Time

• Risk Management

• SDLC Compliance

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

• 6+ years of experience managing highly complex and matrixed IT programs budgets up to $12M

• 3+ years of experience managing people with a proven track record of developing talent

Preferences:

• Agile or PMP Certification

Core Competencies:

• Understand the products on the deals the team supports

• 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 managing requirement solution workshops

• Strong working knowledge of JIRA, Aha!, Confluence or similar tools

 

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) 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,