AVP, Technology Transformation and Change Management

Company: LPL Financial
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

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.Job Overview:The AVP of Technology Transformation and Change Management is responsible for defining and overseeing Technology 's transformation and organizational change management plan for LPL 's Technology team. Overall, this person is responsible for developing and managing the Transformation plan, including developing and maintaining strategy, roadmaps, transformation content, transformation communication, and training plans to transition from current to future state. This role will partner closely with Technology leaders and teammates to help define, govern, and execute the transformations across Technology.Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage change management strategy and roadmap for the transformation programs
• Assess change impacts and organizational readiness while ensuring roles, responsibilities, and decision making are clearly defined for the transformation programs
• Develop engagement and training process for team members, change agents, business partners, and stakeholders as they help their teams through the transitions
• Work with leaders to develop and execute change management approaches that enable business agility, iterative delivery, and continuous learning
• Lead and implement change efforts through communication plan, training, adoption, measurement and reinforcement, supporting business partners to take ownership of new changesWhat 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:
  • 3+ years of experience in change management in a technology field
  • Experience with technology infrastructure, data structure and architecture
  • Experience creating and communicating executive level presentations
  • Experience with different technology delivery methods and technology platform strategies, Agile methodology experienceCore Competencies:
    • Excellent communication, presentation, written, and interpersonal skills are needed to influence customers (internal and external)
    • Excellent people-management skills related to the impact of change with the ability to understand how people react to major change and able to handle it appropriately
    • Exudes strategic agility by envisioning the big picture, anticipates future consequences and trends, and incorporates thought leadership into solution development
    • Proven ability to manage concurrent complex projects and leading enterprise-wide project implementations
    • Able to work effectively at all levels of the organization
    • Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making with the ability to communicate and build effective working relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders.
    • Displays operational excellence by working effectively and reliably while demonstrating value with measurable results
    • Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations and provide structure to drive outcomes and course correct when needed
    • Able to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams
    • Solution-oriented with a positive -can do ' attitude and shares knowledge while building capabilitiesPreferences:
      • Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) or Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
      • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or above
      • Project Management experience
      • PMP certificationWhy 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? -!We take social responsibility seriously. Want to see info on our benefits? - 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.

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