VPII, Software Engineering Manager - Digital Experience (web/mobile)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Vice President II of Software Engineering at LPL Financial who will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the technology organization that is responsible for leading the Investor Experience for end-investors and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Manage a team of software developers and ensure they are productive, motivated, and aligned with the goals of the technology organization.
• Project Management: Oversee the development and delivery of software projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance to the team and stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborating with other departments and managing relationships with vendors, clients, and partners.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with software development projects, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning process of the organization, identifying opportunities for technology to drive business growth and potential risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in the software development process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes that drive greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Full-stack development designing interactive web applications, developing microservices, public cloud solutions, web services (REST APIs), Kafka messaging, and integrating with vendor APIs
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience within a combination of .NET, Angular, Javascript, C#, SQL server, AWS(container and server-less), Git, Visual Studio and/or front-end technologies.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a Manager/Tech Lead capacity, guiding the team's development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support
• Minimum of 5+ years in a Solution Architect capacity, designing and implementing complex systems, including developing solutions from scratch

Preferences

• Cloud technology solution experience: AWS certifications preferred
• Financial-industry experience, particularly in wealth & asset management organization
• Strong Executive Presence, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to convey technical solutions to the entire organization and experience working with senior leader of the firm to drive positive outcomes
• Drive integration of AI capabilities into the Account View platform, enhancing personalization, insights, and client experience
• Establish standards and guardrails for responsible AI usage, including data privacy, model governance, and regulatory compliance
• Identify opportunities to leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation to modernize workflows and reduce manual effort
• Partner with enterprise AI, data, and architecture teams to align with LPL’s broader AI strategy and reusable capabilities
• Upskill engineering teams on AI/ML concepts, tools, and best practices to build a future-ready workforce