Sr. Project Manager

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Are you solution-oriented and passionate about delivering results? Do you like thinking outside the box, learning new skills and problem solving? 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 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 Overview
We are currently searching for a new Senior Project Manager to join our Execution Center of Excellence (ECoE) team. This role with focus on delivering on large scale and/or firm wide initiatives that could use various execution structures (i.e. Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid)
Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing project initiatives with varying degrees of complexity across the organization in support of the firm's strategy.
• Regular interaction with senior inter/cross-departmental leadership, as well as executive and c-level firm leadership.
• Requires Strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to operate in a highly dynamic multi-tasking environment with demonstrated ability to creatively define, develop, and execute plans to deliver complex solutions.
• Oversees and accountable to all schedules, resources, quality, achievements, problems and Issues, constraints and dependencies while adjusting to revised milestone plans as needed.

What are we looking for?
We want strong project management skills with experience executing within Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid structures. We are looking for people who demonstrate strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills. Individuals that thrive in a fast paced atmosphere with the confidence to adjust and adapt as priorities change.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in business administration, analytical disciplines or project management is a plus.
• Typically, 3-5 years of related professional project management experience in the financial services/brokerageindustry is desired.
• Experience in technology integration, product management, process improvement and organizational transformation is strongly desired.
• Ability to utilize experience, presence and poise to build the respect and trust of senior management and other highly driven and independent professionals.
• Display strong work ethic, effective written and oral communication skills and ability to use diplomacy to establish consensus and move work forward is an imperative.
• CAPM or PMP, Scrum Master and SAFe Agile certifications are desired, Lean Enterprise or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to manage concurrent complex projects and prioritize delivery.
• A range of agile, SAFe 5.0, change management, program management, business, and leadership skills preferred.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and behavioral skills to lead teams and individuals
• Developed oral and written communications skills to effectively manage information distribution and performance reporting associated with project delivery
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to deploy change management approaches, best practices and tools that will support the transformation introduced with complex programs.

Pay Range:
$86,640-$129,960/year
The salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.
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 areone 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.
Want to hear from our employees on what it's like to work at LPL? Watch this!
We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here
Want to see info on our benefits? 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:
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 (800) 877-7210.