VP Project Management

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Job Overview

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact at a Fortune 500 company with unprecedented growth opportunity?  We are currently looking to hire a Vice President of Project Management. This team member will be a part of the Finance department’s Integration Office and will be responsible for leading and managing large, complex and multifaceted M&A and large deal integration activities in support of the firm’s growth strategy.

This job requires regular interaction with senior leadership across the firm, as well as executive and c-level leaders.  Having the experience, presence and poise to command the respect and trust of senior management and other highly driven and independent professionals is crucial. 

This position requires advanced execution, organizational and communication skills, the ability to operate in a highly dynamic multi-tasking environment, and demonstrated ability to define, develop, and execute plans to solve highly complex matters in support of M&A and large deal activities. Experience leveraging AI‑driven tools and analytics to accelerate decision-making, enhance program visibility, and optimize large‑scale planning and integration workflows is strongly preferred. Having a strong work ethic, being an effective communicator and possessing a sense of diplomacy will be imperative to the success of any individual in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Partner and manage across cross-functional teams to drive execution of large, complex, multifaceted initiatives.
• Manage communications during complex program environment through communication planning, information distribution and performance reporting using formal program management practices.
• Quickly identify and solve emerging problems; know when to escalate issues to move challenges forward and, when faced with ambiguity, step into the void to find solutions.
• Keep management informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected business results.
• Manage program risk through risk identification, quantification and control using formal program management practices.
• Ensure that the program goals/milestones are met and budgets are in accordance with financial goals.
• Manage time and program costs through activity duration, sequencing, estimating, schedule development and control, resource planning and cost estimating and budgeting and control using program management practices.
• Leverage data to establish and track success criteria and metrics for assigned programs.
• Execute within Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid operating environments.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of firm wide best practices and execution protocols.
• Generally, works without consulting their manager; independent decisions are made daily.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members.

What are we looking for?

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

Requirements:

• Possess 5+ years of direct experience with M&A activity.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance, or equivalent years’ experience.
• Business travel of approximately 10 or less percent yearly is expected for this position.
• 5+ years’ experience with agile, SAFe 5.0, change management, program management, business, and leadership.

Core Competencies

• Thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere with the confidence adjust and adapt as priorities change
• Excellent communication, presentation, written, and interpersonal skills needed to influence customers, (internal and external) and other managers.
• Proven ability to manage concurrent complex projects and prioritize delivery.
• Ability to deploy change management approaches, best practices and tools that will support the transformation introduced with complex programs.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent databased decision making and quantitative analysis experience, along with product or project management experience.

Preferences:

• PMP Certification
• Wealth management experience

 

Pay Range:

$140,500-$234,100/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!

 

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.

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Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

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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.

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