VP, Product Manager

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$135,960 - $226,600

About The Position

LPL Financial is seeking a VP, Product Manager within LPL's Advisor Experience, 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 to make informed decision, while contributing to the organization’s ongoing Digital Transformation. Key for this role is strong experience with financial industry, custody and non-custody business, data feeds and APIs along with knowledge of investment and retirement products and industry trends. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to coordinate and influence in a highly cross-functional environment. A strong understanding of the complexities of financial services and the regulatory environment in which we operate as well as Agile management is critical. The incumbent needs to lead interactions with customers, internal teams, and external business partners to drive key outcomes in support of our strategy. The VP, Product Manager helps bring purpose to the cross functional and multiple Product Teams and is charged with maximizing the value of the team’s work. The Product Manager maintains, prioritizes and drives the execution of the Product Backlog and works closely with Stakeholders, Customers, and the Business to cultivate and nurture a community around the product. The Product Manager is a liaison between the cross functional product teams, Scrum Teams and Stakeholders, and ensures the team is building the right product solutions at the right time. The Product Manager provides “who, what, and why” so that the Scrum Teams can answer “how.” The Product Manager will coordinate across business and technology to help stand up the product roadmap, create, prioritize and refine stories in the product backlog, and help drive the implementation of the client solutions. The Product Owner will be expected to contribute to key on-the-spot decisions regarding scope and requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of experience in product management, consulting, program & project management, preferably within a financial services or related Fintech firm
Minimum of 12 years participating, developing, cultivating, and leading strong, high-performing teams in an agile environment
Minimum of 5 years as a Product Owner and/or Manager working with Agile/Scrum
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to work with offshore teams
Product Strategy – Defines product vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned to business goals.
Agile/Scrum Execution – Leads backlog management and guides teams to deliver high-value solutions.
Financial Services Expertise – Applies deep knowledge of investment products, APIs, and regulatory environments.
Cross-Functional Leadership – Aligns business and technology teams to drive execution and outcomes.
Stakeholder Management – Communicates effectively and manages expectations across all levels.
Data-Driven Decision Making – Uses metrics and insights to inform product and business decisions.
Client Focus – Prioritizes solutions that enhance advisor and client experience.

Nice To Haves

strong experience with financial industry, custody and non-custody business, data feeds and APIs along with knowledge of investment and retirement products and industry trends
ability to coordinate and influence in a highly cross-functional environment
strong understanding of the complexities of financial services and the regulatory environment in which we operate as well as Agile management is critical

Responsibilities

Meet with Stakeholders to understand the strategic vision for the Product
Collaborate with the Product Manager to define Features
Break Features down to User Stories and prioritize the Product Backlog
Be a conduit between the Scrum Team and the Business to eliminate interruption
Drive collaboration and coordination across business and technology throughout the development process
Communicate with stakeholders, end users, business and IT and manage partner their expectations
Bring business expertise that prioritizes and accepts the work developed by team(s)
Assist the Scrum Team with creating Acceptance Criteria and defining the team’s “Definition of Ready” and ‘Definition of Done”
Be available to the Scrum Team to answer questions about the Product by attending Scrum Ceremonies
Review User Stories to ensure all defined Acceptance Criteria has been met
Showcase the Scrum Team’s accomplishments and receive feedback at Demo & Review
Represent the Scrum Team at SoS and keep a pulse on the direction of the Program
Be an advocate for the Scrum Team and explain their capabilities and limitations to the Business, and set the team up for success
Contribute to the efforts of the Digital Transformation and Product Management team by executing strategies that help CLR evolve into an industry leading organization, delivering enviable digital functionality and customer experiences.
Contribute to the governance and production of the department’s executive-level dashboard, which includes key performance metrics that provide transparency and a view into our progress towards achieving strategic objectives
Establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective portfolio communications
Ensure effective reporting of all products to enable stakeholders, sponsors and management to make appropriate decisions
Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected products and initiatives