VP, Software Development Manager - Investor

Job Overview

We are looking for a VP, Software Development Manager who will be part of the Investor Experience Technology organization that is responsible for providing solutions for advisors and institutions. Software Development Manager in LPL Financial Services is a critical role that requires strong technical skills, project management expertise, and the ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders. They play a key role in driving innovation and growth within the organization.

The VP of Software Engineering will recruit and coach the engineering team to successfully deliver technology solutions with standards, pre‑production environments, and development tools. In addition, this position partners with other agile team leaders to share learning, mitigate technical dependencies, plan for capacity needs, and establish practice consistency between agile teams. Activities will also include daily oversight of development quality, partnering with solution architecture to establish patterns that the progress the teams towards scalable platforms.

• Team Management:
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing a team of software developers and ensuring that they are productive, motivated, and aligned with the goals of the technology organization.
• Project Management:
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of software projects. They are responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Technical Expertise:
  The Software Development Manager is expected to have a deep understanding of the technology stack used in LPL Financial Services and be able to provide technical guidance to their team members. They are expected to keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management:
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This includes collaborating with other departments within the organization, as well as managing relationships with vendors, clients, and partners.
• Risk Management:
  
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks associated with software development projects. They need to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Planning:
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for contributing to the strategic planning process of the organization. They need to be able to identify opportunities for technology to drive business growth and identify potential risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  The Software Development Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement in the software development process. They need to be able to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that drive greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.

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 can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in a Manager/Tech Lead capacity, guide the team’s development efforts toward successful project delivery and application support
• 5+ years in a Solution Architect capacity, designing and implementing complex systems, including developing solutions from scratch
• 10+ 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
• 10+ 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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both…