AVP, Release Train Engineer

About LPL
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 Summary

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

Requirements:

• 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.

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.

Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.

• 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.

 

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.

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