AVP, Scrum Master II

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!

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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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:

The role of the Scrum Master is responsible for guiding multiple scrum teams through the use of Agile / Scrum practices and values for the purpose of delivering quality software and solutions to the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the scrum team in using Agile methodology and scrum practices.

• Work with partners, such as Release Management, to ensure smooth implementation of changes.

• Driive the SDLC documentation approval process

• Coverage of software releases, ensuring that releases go to plan, and driving any issues that may occur to resolution.

• Reporting team metrics to Leadership as needed.

• Helping the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization.

• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments.

• Help the scrum and development teams to identify and fill in blanks in the Agile framework.

• Resolve conflicts and issues that occur.

• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.

• Support the product owner and provide education where needed.

• Approve timesheets for Scrum Teams, ensuring that appropriate billing practices are being adhered to

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 - 5 years prior experience leading multiple scrum teams

• 4 - 5 years prior experience with successful Agile techniques

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in a dynamic delivery environment.

 

Pay Range:

$109,425-$182,375/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 be