Technology Lead/Program Manager

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 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 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.

Are you someone with a professional background in finance, consulting, or product management? Are you a strategic thinker with excellent analytic capabilities and experience? Are you looking to focus on software development, mergers & acquisitions, and strategy space?

Job Overview:

The M&A function within LPL Financial technology is responsible for planning, orchestration and execution enabling seamless integration of incoming Advisors, Investors and Home office users.

We are looking for a passionate delivery-oriented leader who will represent technology in the large M&A integrations. You will foster a strong relationship and be the point of contact for the conversion with the partner institution. You will work closely with the partner institution and the LPL domain/product teams to understand/document the technology requirements, issues, concerns and facilitate the delivery.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Technology organization as the technology integration lead responsible for M&A delivery for partner institutions. As a trusted technology partner, you will drive the outcomes and help provide transparency on the execution and operational KPIs. To start with, you will work closely with various teams representing technology, documenting technology requirements and driving the execution of these deals while looking for efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Be the primary technology point of contact for multiple partner institutions representing LPL. This includes strengthening and nurturing technology partnership with the partner institution, presenting solutions proactively and being the conduit between the partner institution and LPL technology teams..

• Engage the right teams in a timely manner, dissipate the required information across teams, facilitate cross domain and partner institution engagements, communicate schedules and drive delivery of the capabilities.

• Understand requirements and concerns, navigate it to the right product owners, escalate issues to domain accountables and drive commitments and resolutions from product owners and domain accountables.

• Assist in the management of the initiatives through the establishment of metrics and promote high degree of transparency on execution.

• Develop sound understanding of LPL technology ecosystems including advisor and investor facing products/platforms, data ecosystems and integration mechanisms.

• Develop sound understanding of partner institution technologies and their integrations with LPL applications, data dependencies and capability requirements.

• Drive decision-making and demonstrate persistence in raising issues to the proper levels for attention and driving transparency at all levels surrounding program execution.
   

Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in technology leadership roles that span across product development, program management and delivery leadership roles preferably within a financial service or related FinTech firm. .

• Expert communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to create/present executive
  presentations and serve as one of the recognized subject matter experts on the team.

• Demonstrate experience in handling projects related to data readiness, migration, API integrations and post-delivery support. Expert consensus-builder who drives change across initiatives within and outside direct accountability and evaluates solutions to the most complex business challenges.

• The ability to work in a cross-functional team and drive outcomes without having direct authority. Actively anticipates, identifies, and manages risks within position, scope and at the company.

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities and evaluate results against established objectives.
   

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding and working knowledge of Finance technology platforms.

• Proven experience on advisor and investor facing technologies and platforms.

• Demonstrated experience delivering technology programs involving multiple teams.

• Ability to build and foster enduring relationships with clients and cross functional teams.

Pay Range:

$108,800.00 - $181,400.00

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!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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.