AVP, Release Train Engineer

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

9d•$112,064 - $186,842•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP, Release Train Engineer (RTE) serves as a key member of the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), providing program management support across complex technology initiatives. This role partners with project teams, scrum teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to drive alignment to program and portfolio objectives. The RTE is responsible for coordinating delivery, managing financials, supporting intake and governance processes, and ensuring visibility into program performance and execution health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Communications, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs with budgets up to $5M
3+ years of experience serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in an Agile environment
3+ years of experience managing programs across Agile and/or Waterfall SDLC methodologies
Experience using enterprise tools such as JIRA and Confluence for program tracking and reporting

Nice To Haves

Experience managing vendor performance and third-party delivery partners
Experience facilitating requirements gathering and solution workshops
Experience with financial governance processes including budget forecasting and variance tracking
Experience with Planview or similar portfolio management and time tracking tools
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Project or similar project management platforms

Responsibilities

Coordinate across project, scrum, technology, business, and vendor teams to align delivery outcomes to program and portfolio OKRs
Manage program budgets, including tracking actuals versus forecast and partnering with finance to ensure accurate reporting and funding alignment
Oversee demand intake within the PDLC framework, ensuring alignment to capacity, funding availability, and prioritization standards
Facilitate resolution of risks, dependencies, and conflicts while applying appropriate escalation paths
Guide project managers and scrum masters to ensure alignment with delivery standards and program goals
Identify, track, and remove impediments impacting program execution and delivery timelines
Assess program-level risks and communicate key issues and dependencies to portfolio leadership
Deliver recurring program status reports, including weekly updates, bi-weekly health reporting, and monthly portfolio review inputs
Ensure adherence to SDLC standards, governance processes, and enterprise delivery frameworks