Sr Scrum Master II

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The AVP, Scrum Master II is responsible for providing program management support to project teams.

This role supports the following EPMO service offerings:

• Program Epics Management

• Quality Management

• Reporting

• Benefits Management

• Governance of processes, standards, etc.

The AVP, Scrum Master II works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the Release Train Engineer or Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and drives the team through the agile ceremonies – foster a Lean-Agile leadership including (PI Planning at the team level, Iteration Planning, Standup, Retro, Inspect and Adapt Workshop, Iteration Review and Demo)

• Release Planning and Execution

• Ensure agreement and transparency across team including up to the RTE

• Ensure JIRA is accurate and updated as required per Iteration

• Capacity vs Load

• Performs PI Planning prep & execution for the team

• Ensures weekly, monthly and iteration reports are produced as required/requested for the team

• Progress of PI Objectives

• Commit to Complete Ratio (not all teams are at the level of maturity)

• Velocity

• Capacity Planning

• Backlog Revisions (meet definition of ready?)and Health (this is a product metric that some Scrum Masters review to ensure they have work planned for future iterations)

• Manages Risk/Impediment Resolution, Reporting and Escalation to RTE and Tech/Product Accountable

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 3 years of experience managing up to three teams with multi-million dollar budgets up to $5M

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

• 3+ years of working knowledge of JIRA, Aha!, Confluence or similar tools

• Agile certification (DSM, PSM)

Core Competencies:

• 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

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

• Experience managing requirement solution workshops

Preferences:

• Experience monitoring and managing vendor performance

• Experience with Confluence

 

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,