Job Overview :
LPL Financial is seeking a Vice President, Product Management within LPL’s Product Management group, one of the most visible departments in our organization.
As a trusted business partner, you will drive outcomes, lead cross-functional teams, drive strategy and contribute to the deep and thoughtful analysis that enables our leadership team.
The focus of this product manager role will be on transforming LPL's commissions system to deliver a highly configurable platform and drive operating efficiencies and delight our advisors one of LPLs top strategic priorities.
This product manager will collaborate with business and technology partners to define the strategy, a multi-year roadmap and drive the execution and delivery of this capability.
A strong understanding of the complexities of wealth management and the regulatory environment we operate in as well as Agile management is critical.
The incumbent needs to lead interactions with customers, cross-functional teams internally and external business partners to drive key outcomes in support of our strategy.
This team within the Product & Technology organization focuses on product & program management, specifically the execution of large cross-functional programs to support our strategic initiatives and product development efforts.
The teams’ goal is to leverage both the strengths of our existing business model and expand into new markets where we enhance the capabilities we offer our customers in the wealth management space.
You will have the opportunity to work on the firm's highest priority initiatives to provide leadership with timely, accurate, and insightful commentary and recommendations.
You will gain a full understanding of, and the ability to explain, all business aspects of our products / platforms while working with numerous business units across the firm.
This role will embrace strategic, entrepreneurial, analytical, product, and project management skillsets to support our growth and positioning across the entire wealth management market as LPL continues to expand.
Responsibilities :
Create best-in-class reports and prepare presentations related to LPL’s strategic plays and growth initiatives that are SVP+, C-Suite, and Board ready
Work closely with business and technical partners to align goals and priorities, including providing vision for PI events and backlog management.
Assist in the management of strategic initiatives through the establishment and ongoing leadership of a program governance structure that ensures stakeholder engagement and efficient program and product execution
Collaborate across the firm to maintain alignment on vision, strategy, and performance to goals, approaching strategy with an entrepreneurial mindset, leveraging critical thinking to increase the value proposition of assigned products and programs.
Drive decision-making for the business and demonstrate persistence in raising issues to the proper levels for attention and driving transparency at all levels surrounding program execution.
Develop roadmaps, plans and metrics that communicate progress, risks, issues and approach to execution that support continuous learning and improve outcomes.
Set a high bar for results through repeatable, scalable processes.
Actively anticipate, identify, and manage risks within position scope and at the company
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 :
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
7-10+ years of experience in product management, management consulting, business and data analytics, program & project management
5+ years of developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high-performing teams in an agile environment
Preferences :
Experience in financial services or related FinTech firm
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Core Competencies :
Flexibility and organizational change management experience
Expert communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to present materials to the highest levels in the organization and serve as one of the recognized subject matter experts on the team
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate business opportunities and evaluate results against established objectives
Consensus-builder who drives change across initiatives within and outside direct accountability and evaluates solutions to the most complex business challenges
Demonstrated ability to interact and influence senior leaders
Ability to create a strategy / plan that articulates that incorporates a business’s vision
Experience interacting with senior leaders, including developing, presenting, and gaining approval on any business cases and funding requests
Experience working in a cross-functional team and drive outcomes without having direct authority
Pay Range :
$132,000.00 - $220,000.00Actual 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!