AVP, Release Train Engineer

LPL Financial LLC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. seeks an AVP, Release Train Engineer to steer enterprise-scale technology initiatives within the EPMO. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align roadmaps with business goals, deliver executive dashboards, and drive cross-functional execution across programs.

The role emphasizes governance, PI planning support, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering value while managing complex dependencies and budgets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program management within a large enterprise.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale technology programs and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience preparing executive-level reporting, presentations, and governance materials.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale technology programs and governance of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to develop, maintain, and track program roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives.
• Deliver executive-level status reporting, dashboards, presentations, and governance materials using program metrics and OKRs.
• Coordinate dependencies across multiple initiatives and communicate impacts, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Maintain governance forums, reviews, and reporting cadences to support program oversight and compliance.
• Assess project-level impacts to programs and portfolios and escalate risks and issues when appropriate.
• Provide timely status updates throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and delivery teams to support PI Planning and events.
• Facilitate continuous improvement through process optimization and metrics analysis.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

OKRs & metrics

Problem-solving

Financial management

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (IT/Engineering/Business)

MBA

Master’s degree

PMP/PgMP/SAFe certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Where Ambition Meets InnovationBuild a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.Job Overview:The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Release Train Engineer, serves as a strategic individual contributor within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO). This role combines technical program management expertise with Agile delivery practices to support enterprise-scale technology initiatives. The AVP partners closely with senior stakeholders to align program roadmaps with business objectives, provide executive-level reporting, manage governance activities, and drive execution across complex, cross-functional programs.Responsibilities:Manage large-scale technology programs and portfolio deliverables, ensuring effective governance of scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to develop, maintain, and track program roadmaps aligned to strategic objectives.Deliver executive-level status reporting, dashboards, presentations, and governance materials using program metrics and OKRs.Coordinate dependencies across multiple initiatives and communicate impacts, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.Maintain governance forums, reviews, and reporting cadences to support program oversight and compliance.Assess project-level impacts to programs and portfolios and escalate risks and issues when appropriate.Provide timely status updates throughout the software delivery lifecycle.Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and delivery teams to support Pre-PI Planning, PI Planning, retrospectives, refinement sessions, and PI events.Facilitate continuous improvement through process optimization, metrics analysis, retrospectives, and team engagement practices.Identify, track, and help remove delivery impediments, escalating issues and recommending resolution strategies when needed.Maintain governance dashboards and ensure reporting remains current and compliant.Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Product, Operations, and Transformation organizations.Track program budgets, actual expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance reporting.Maintain accurate team rosters and resource tracking information.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:Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.8+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, Agile delivery leadership, or a related discipline within a large enterprise environment.Experience managing enterprise-scale technology programs and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.Experience preparing executive-level reporting, presentations, and governance materials.Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, and related project delivery and reporting tools.Core Competencies:Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar programs.Excellent communication skills.Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and provide insight to senior leadership.Relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.Demonstrates Agile values and principles in day-to-day delivery practices.Ability to prioritize work and contribute to team prioritization activities.Guides team members in understanding roles and responsibilities and supports conflict resolution.Effectively partners with Product Owners and development teams to deliver business value.Tracks progress through metrics and OKRs and communicates status effectively.Partners internally and externally to solve complex problems, escalate critical issues, and identify improvement opportunities.Proactively identifies, tracks, and removes impediments to program success.Strong financial management capabilities.Ability to synthesize and present information in executive-level presentations.Works independently with minimal supervision.Strong attention to detail.Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and follow-through to closure.Preferences:MBA or Master’s degree in a related field.PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar program management certification.Experience supporting hybrid teams consisting of multiple vendors and complex project environments.Pay Range:$113,918.00 - $189,829.00Actual 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(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.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.For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.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 [phone].EAC 5.19.26