AVP Enterprise Architecture Governance

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Job Overview

We are seeking an Architect to lead in the Enterprise Architecture Practice organization. Enterprise Architecture Practice ensures that software design and development activities are in conformance with published Architecture Principles and Patterns and aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requirements. SDLC adherence is mandated in support of LPL's broader mission and business objectives, as well as risk mitigation strategies. Enterprise Architecture Practice mitigates against organizational and financial risk through robust Governance oversight. Ensuring full coverage and compliance with well-documented Modern Architecture Guidelines and Standards is a core responsibility of Enterprise Architecture Practice; this also necessitates maintenance and curation of the Enterprise Architecture Library. Additionally, Enterprise Architecture Practice is responsible for Application Lifecycle Management, which spans application sunrise, maintenance, investment, replacement and retirement. This Enterprise Architecture Practice role is a unique opportunity to lead in an area that is critical to our business and will set LPL up for success in the future.

This individual must be able to work in a fast paced, start up like environment, and collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the owner of various Governance Boards; the ultimate objective of Architecture Governance is to ensure software design, software acquisition, and development activities conform with published Architecture Principles and Patterns and are aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle.

• Ensure the Architecture and Development communities are educated about Governance processes and procedures through clear and concise documentation, training sessions and effective communication tactics.

• Maintain and curate the Enterprise Architecture Library; ensure artifacts are searchable, accessible, current and presentable; this discipline guarantees that the development community is referencing the latest technology guidelines and expectations.

• Manage the LPL Technology Stack, and provide oversight of technology product lifecycle stages, with a heightened focus on sunrise and sunset activities.

• Author Enterprise Architecture Practice procedural documents; socialize these processes and procedures with impacted stakeholders and drive adoption across the Firm.

• Identify gaps in Governance oversight or opportunities to streamline existing governance processes; ideate and influence ways to operationalize changes.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the various technology and business stakeholders and leaders; partner with these stakeholders to continuously improve the Governance framework and ensure it operates with a customer service-oriented mindset.

• Develop a deep understanding of Firm-wide strategic goals.

• Support and Govern against Domain Blueprints, which articulate a 3-year target architecture roadmap informed by Business, Product and Technology drivers.

What 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:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.

• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both Business and Technology stakeholders of various levels.

• Good understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.

• Understanding of agile methods and processes, and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.

• Proactive problem-solving skills with a strong customer-centric attitude.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong collaboration skills

• Familiarity with LucidChart, Jira and Confluence is advantageous

• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies

Core Competencies:

• Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles

• Outstanding analytical and technical skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Knowledge of all components of an enterprise technical architecture

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Pay Range:

$125,900-$209,900/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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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.

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.

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Information on Interviews:

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