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LPL Financial · 1 month ago

AVP, Program Manager / Release Train Engineering

LPL Financial is a leading wealth management firm in the U.S. seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP), Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Program Manager to drive enterprise-scale delivery of technology initiatives. This role combines Agile leadership with program management expertise, collaborating with senior leaders to align infrastructure and operations with business priorities.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Qualification

Agile leadershipProgram managementRelease managementSAFe RTE certificationExecutive communicationTechnology infrastructurePMP certificationMBACoaching skillsFinancial services knowledge

Required

Minimum of 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
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
Strategic thinking with ability to balance tactical execution
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

401K matching
Health benefits
Employee stock options
Paid time off
Volunteer time off

Company

LPL Financial

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LPL Financial provides investment solutions and tools for independent financial advisors.

H1B Sponsorship

LPL Financial has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (106)
2024 (105)
2023 (122)
2022 (127)
2021 (65)
2020 (44)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5B
2025-03-31Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2010-11-18IPO

Leadership Team

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Rich Steinmeier
Interim CEO
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Sid Vyas
Chief Technology Officer/EVP
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