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

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our employees. If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today. Why Investor Experience Technology? Investors, the end‑client of financial advisors, are demanding personalized experiences tailored to their needs, lifestyle, and financial goals. Investors expect seamless and user‑friendly access to tools and information across devices and through their financial advisors. The Investor Experience technology team is critical to delivering this vision, and we will do so by empowering our workforce to align with our strategy and making substantial investments in technology modernization. You will be part of a highly motivated engineering team that’s leveraging cutting‑edge technology to deliver world‑class products and services to end investors, driving positive investor engagement and, ultimately, success for our advisor clients. 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. This role will require working with key stakeholders to deliver a clear vision and integrated capabilities via self‑service on the investor‑facing platforms and experiences. Successful candidates will focus on fostering engineering excellence and leading high‑performing teams with an open innovative culture. Work with a dynamic high‑caliber, cross‑functional team including engineering, product, and design to create world‑class products. Lead the team in an empowering environment to create high‑quality solutions. Lead the engineering team to successfully deliver technology solutions including standards, pre‑production environments, and development tools. Drive and support AI Enablement & Engineering Transformation. Lead the adoption of AI‑assisted software development practices (e.g., code generation, automated testing, developer copilots) to improve productivity and code quality. 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 also include daily oversight of development quality, partnering with solution architecture to establish patterns that progress the teams toward scalable platforms. Responsibilities Team Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing a team of software developers and ensuring they are productive, motivated, and aligned with the goals of the technology organization. Recruit, coach, and manage the software engineering roles across product teams. Project Management: The Software Development Manager oversees the development and delivery of software projects. They manage timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. Technical Expertise: The Software Development Manager has a deep understanding of the technology stack used in LPL Financial Services and provides technical guidance to their team members. They stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices. Stakeholder Management: The Software Development Manager manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with other departments and managing relationships with vendors, clients, and partners. Risk Management: The Software Development Manager identifies and mitigates risks associated with software development projects, ensuring appropriate controls for cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. Strategic Planning: The Software Development Manager contributes to the strategic planning process, identifying opportunities for technology to drive business growth and potential risks associated with emerging technologies. Continuous Improvement: The Software Development Manager drives continuous improvement in the software development process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes that drive greater efficiency, productivity, and quality. 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 can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement. 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 toward 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 and excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to convey technical solutions to the entire organization and experience working with senior leaders 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. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to interface with customers to gather business needs and present solutions Capability to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute tasks utilizing resources and tools Experience using Agile – champion Agile Manifesto within the team Pay Range $192,095.00 - $320,227.00 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. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr LPL Financial