AVP, Scrum Master II/Project 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.

Job Overview:

The role of the Scrum Master is responsible for guiding multiple scrum teams through the use of Agile / Scrum practices and values for the purpose of delivering quality software and solutions to the organization. The role is also expected to operate as Project Leader responsible for identifying and managing dependencies that impact their scrum deliverables as also maintaining milestones associated with the overall PI goals.

Responsibilities:

• Drive PI Planning and pre-PI Planning activities in collaboration with the RTE

• Ensure clear articulation / documentation of PI and Sprint goals and monitor execution of the planned sprint deliverables

• Generate weekly status reports on sprint status and completed items, along with risks / dependencies / impediments impacting the scrum team deliverables

• Work with partners, such as Release Management, to ensure smooth implementation of changes.

• Drive the SDLC documentation approval process

• Coverage of software releases, ensuring that releases go to plan, and driving any issues that may occur to resolution.

• Reporting team metrics to Leadership as needed.

• Helping the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Lead the scrum and development teams in self-organization.

• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments.

• Resolve conflicts and issues that occur.

• Help the scrum team achieve higher levels of scrum maturity.

• Support the product owner and provide education where needed.

• Approve timesheets for Scrum Teams, ensuring that appropriate billing practices are being adhered to

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 - 5 years prior experience leading multiple scrum teams

• 4 - 5 years prior experience with successful Agile techniques

• 4 -5 years prior experience with project management and generating waterfall reports

• Prior experience generating reports for senior Leadership

• PMP and Scrum Master Certification preferred.

• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict.

• Knowledgeable in techniques to fill in gaps in the scrum delivery model.

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in a dynamic delivery environment.

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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) 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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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. Learn more about our leadership team here

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here

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

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here

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

• 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. Learn more here

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:

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