Scrum Master II

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!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role 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:

The Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) serves as the technology agile and portfolio management organization at LPL. The purpose of EPMO is to enable best practices and drive planning and execution activities that unlock the flow of value and create transparency into capacity across the organization. EPMO supports LPL product delivery by providing services to business partners and Solution Delivery Teams. EPMO manages a suite of services that includes support, delivery, implementation, and monitoring to ensure the efficient execution of critical initiatives for internal customers. Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you! LPL Financial is one of the nation's leading financial services companies and a publicly traded company under ticker symbol LPLA. We support over 18,000 financial professionals—including over 14,000 independent advisors, more than 700 financial institutions, and over 4,000 institutional clearing and technology subscribers. We enable advisors to focus on their clients by reducing the complexity of running their practice and we support their business by offering enabling technology, comprehensive clearing and compliance services, practice management programs and training, and independent research. At LPL, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients. And Technology is at the center of our mission.

The AVP, Scrum Master II is responsible for providing program management support to project teams. This role supports the following EPMO service offerings:

• Program Epics Management

• Quality Management

• Reporting

• Benefits Management

• Governance of processes, standards, etc.

​The Sr Prof, Scrum Master I works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the Release Train Engineer or Program Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and drives the team through the agile ceremonies –foster a Lean-Agile leadership including (PI Planning at the team level, Iteration Planning, Standup, Retro, Inspect and Adapt Workshop, Iteration Review and Demo)

• Release Planning and Execution

• Ensure agreement and transparency across team including up to the RTE

• Ensure JIRA is accurate and updated as required per Iteration

• Capacity vs Load

• Performs PI Planning prep & execution for the team

• Ensures weekly, monthly and iteration reports are produced as required/requested for the team

• Progress of PI Objectives

• Commit to Complete Ratio (not all teams are at the level of maturity)

• Velocity

• Capacity Planning

• Backlog Revisions (meet definition of ready?) and Health (this is a product metric that some Scrum Masters review to ensure they have work planned for future iterations)

• Manages Risk/Impediment Resolution, Reporting and Escalation to RTE and Tech/Product Accountable

Key Metrics:

• User Story Burndown

• Story Points

• Velocity

• # Points Committed

• # Points Completed (Velocity)

• Points Carried Forward

• Average Velocity

• % Say vs. Do / Commit to Complete Ratio

• Say vs. Do Rolling Avg (5 sprints)

• User Story Spike Rate

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field

• 3+ years of experience managing up to two or more teams\

Core Competencies:

• Deep understanding of and ability to manage Project and Software Development Life Cycle(s) using Agile methodologies

• Comfortable exercising judgment and using analytical skills in ambiguous situations

• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture

• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to actively listen, problem solve, and communicate effectively with both technical and business users

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment; proactive in seeking out information when necessary

• Experience monitoring and managing vendor performance

• Experience managing requirement solution workshops

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or similar tools

• Strong working knowledge of JIRA, Aha!, Confluence or similar tools

Preferences:

• Agile certification

Pay Range:

$96,200.00 - $160,300.00

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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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 (855) 575-6947.