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AVP, Release Train Engineer / Sr Program Manager, Technology
AVP, Release Train Engineer / Sr Program Manager, TechnologyLPL Financial • Fort Mill, SC, US
AVP, Release Train Engineer / Sr Program Manager, Technology

AVP, Release Train Engineer / Sr Program Manager, Technology

LPL Financial • Fort Mill, SC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Assistant Vice President (AVP), Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Program Manager

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.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Program Manager will serve as a strategic leader within the Technology Infrastructure & Operations organization. This role combines Agile leadership with program management expertise to drive enterprise-scale delivery of technology initiatives. The AVP will partner closely with Senior Vice Presidents and cross-functional stakeholders to align infrastructure and operations roadmaps with business priorities, provide transparent executive-level status reporting, and coach delivery teams to achieve operational excellence.

Release Train Engineer (RTE) Leadership :

  • Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events (e.g., PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums), ensuring alignment to organizational goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement across delivery teams, embedding Agile best practices in Technology Infrastructure & Operations.
  • Remove delivery impediments by coordinating across teams, leaders, and external stakeholders.
  • Serve as a servant leader and coach for ART members, leaders, and stakeholders.

Program Management & Execution :

  • Manage large-scale infrastructure and operations programs, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and risk are effectively governed.
  • Partner with SVPs and senior stakeholders to develop and maintain program roadmaps that align with strategic objectives.
  • Deliver clear and concise executive-level updates, dashboards, and status reporting for technology and business leadership.
  • Coordinate across multiple initiatives to ensure dependencies are understood, managed, and communicated effectively.
  • Leadership & Coaching :

  • Mentor and coach program managers, scrum masters, and delivery teams to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Advocate for and institutionalize best practices in Agile program delivery, change management, and executive reporting.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Technology, Product, Business, and EPMO.
  • Responsibilities :

  • Work with Product Owners to plan and prioritize upcoming releases
  • Collaborate with Operations & Development teams to oversee the rollout of production releases and ensure that are tracked appropriately in systems of records.
  • Adherence to System Development Lifecycle and SDLC artifact compliance.
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams to ensure successful testing and deployment of new features
  • Monitor production systems post-deployment and address any issues that arise
  • Provide status updates to stakeholders throughout the software delivery lifecycle
  • 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 :

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, release management, or Agile delivery leadership within a large enterprise, preferably financial services.
  • Proven experience facilitating Agile Release Trains (SAFe RTE certification strongly preferred).
  • Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and provide insight to SVPs and C-level leaders.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience delivering executive dashboards and program updates.
  • Deep understanding of technology infrastructure, operations, and large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
  • Core Competencies :

  • Strategic thinking with ability to balance tactical execution.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Relationship builder with ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
  • Leadership presence and credibility in front of senior executives.
  • Preferences :

  • Master's degree or MBA.
  • PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certifications.
  • Experience coaching and developing program managers and scrum masters.
  • Knowledge of financial services regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • 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) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.

    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.

    Limitless Career Potential : Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.

    Unified Mission : We are one team on one missiontaking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.

    Impactful Work : Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.

    Commitment to Equality : We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

    Community Focus : We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.

    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.

    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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