What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master II position at LPL Financial Corp?
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 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. 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. Job Overview: 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 AVP, Scrum Master II works closely with project and scrum teams and reports directly to the Release Train Engineer or Program Manager. 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 Requirements: 4 year college degree, preferably in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications or related technical field At least 3years of experience managing up to three teams with multi-million dollar budgets up to$5M 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 Preferences: 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 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. 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. Pay Range: $116,720-$175,080/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! 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. 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. LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page. * As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue. Want to learn more about the benefits of working at LPL? Check out the links below! We Are LPL Benefits Culture Social Responsibility
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