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How much do readiness program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for readiness program manager in Lancaster, SC is $58,641.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,300.00 and $58,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a readiness program manager?

A Readiness Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization, team, or project is fully prepared to achieve its goals, especially during times of change or when launching new initiatives. They assess current processes, identify gaps in skills or resources, and develop plans to address these gaps. Their role often includes coordinating training, communication, and resource allocation to optimize performance and minimize risks. Readiness Program Managers work across departments to drive collaboration and ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a readiness program manager?

To thrive as a Readiness Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, operational planning, and process improvement, often supported by a bachelor's degree and experience in program or change management. Familiarity with project management tools (like MS Project or Asana), data analysis platforms, and certifications such as PMP or Agile are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you drive cross-functional initiatives and align teams toward readiness goals. These competencies ensure smooth program execution, organizational preparedness, and effective response to business disruptions.

How does a readiness program manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success?

A Readiness Program Manager works closely with various departments such as product, operations, sales, and customer support to align project deliverables and timelines. They facilitate regular meetings, coordinate communication, and manage dependencies to ensure all stakeholders are prepared for upcoming launches or changes. Collaboration often involves identifying gaps in processes, creating training materials, and ensuring all teams have the resources needed for a smooth rollout. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive consensus among diverse groups.

What is the difference between Readiness Program Manager vs Training Coordinator?

AspectReadiness Program ManagerTraining Coordinator
CredentialsProject management certifications, industry-specific knowledgeTraining certifications, instructional design experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, cross-department collaborationOrganizing and delivering training sessions
Employer & IndustryMilitary, government, corporate sectorsEducation, corporate training, nonprofits
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding program readiness and managementFocus on training delivery and logistics

The Readiness Program Manager oversees the preparation and coordination of programs to ensure operational readiness, often involving strategic planning and cross-team collaboration. In contrast, the Training Coordinator primarily focuses on organizing and delivering training sessions. While both roles require training-related credentials, the Readiness Program Manager emphasizes program management skills, whereas the Training Coordinator concentrates on instructional delivery.

What job categories do people searching Readiness Program Manager jobs in Lancaster, SC look for?

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What cities near Lancaster, SC are hiring for Readiness Program Manager jobs?

Cities near Lancaster, SC with the most Readiness Program Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Readiness Program Manager job openings in Lancaster, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,641 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Client Readiness Learning & Enablement

Fort Mill, SC • On-site


LPL Financial
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 152 rated financial services

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks


Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

As part of our newly established LPL's Client Readiness Program, our vision is that every 'New2LPL' client enters business as usual, ready to engage with confidence, no matter their size or complexity. We are a consulting organization within LPL that delivers a digital experience augmented by specialized consultants across platform, business, and technology domain areas. As a Learning & Enablement Specialist for the Client Readiness Program you will focus on developing and advancing the client experience by providing self-service educational tools and resources available for any client to leverage, regardless of affiliation. Additionally, this role will assist the Enablement & Engagement AVP with managing our digital community presence and one-to-many digital events for 'New2LPL' clients, such as creating content for webinars, recorded training, and demonstrations. Your expertise will bridge strategic vision with hands-on design, utilizing advanced tools and methodologies to develop scalable, efficient, and engaging digital solutions that drive client engagement and proficiency.

The primary goals for this position include:

  • Focus on the LPL client perspective and embraces a culture of making it easy for them to do business with us

  • Create confident LPL clients regardless of affiliation structure (including, but not limited to, Advisors, Institutional & Enterprise Leadership, and End-Clients) by helping build high-quality, scalable digital assets

  • Harmonize digital asset standards and content across platform, business, and technology domains to ensure a cohesive end-to-end journey, from LPL prospect to client

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Development: In partnership with leadership design, develop, implement, and evaluate in support of our emerging Client Readiness educational learning paths. Create solutions at the direction of leadership ranging from best practices and resource collateral to microlearning and video tutorials as part of a comprehensive e-learning course

  • Collaboration & Consultation: Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and/or harmonize existing content and educational assets across our three domains of Platform, Business, and Tech Readiness, ensuring digital solutions are accurate, relevant, and aligned to business goals

  • Content Creation: Develop dynamic training content for our Client Readiness learning modules utilizing a suite of modern tools, which may include the use of one or more tools such as:

    • Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) for documentation and presentation

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Camtasia, Vimeo, or similar for video production and editing

    • Canva for visual design assets

    • AI-Enhanced Tools (e.g., for content scripting, image generation, efficiency gains)

  • Content Standards & Governance: Establish and maintain a content governance model for client-facing digital assets connected to the Client Readiness Program, which includes audit routines, design standards, and templates, in accordance with LPL brand and regulatory guidelines to ensure consistency and quality

  • Digital Community and Enablement Support: In partnership with the AVP Enablement & Engagement, provide day-to-day support and of the 'New2LPL' digital client community. Additionally, provide project-based support for conferences and other events, such as:

    • Create and manage a rolling calendar for client events (conferences, open audience one-to-many webinars, etc.)

    • Identify and secure relevant topics and speakers

    • Own end-to-end event execution, including setup, registration, promotion, hosting, and post-event follow-up

    • Manage logistics such as speaker coordination, rehearsals, tech setup, and, if applicable, live Q&A moderation for Client Readiness Program events

    • Ensure content and recordings are compliant

    • Partner with the analytics team to deliver webinar insights and outcomes with leadership and internal stakeholders, helping refine future strategy

  • Innovation & Improvement: Stay abreast of new learning technologies and methodologies in partnership with Advisor L&D.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience developing educational resources and/or digital learning pathways

Core Competencies:

  • Experience with the full lifecycle of educational projects, from needs analysis to rollout and measurement

  • Proven experience designing training for multiple, distinct user groups or affiliate networks

  • Ability to simplify complex technical or operational information into engaging, user-centric training

  • Strong portfolio showcasing skills in e-learning development, video production, and visual design

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills

  • Hands-on experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to augment the design

Preferences:

  • Formal certification in instructional design, project management (PMP), or educational technology

  • Bachelor's degree or higher

  • Experience in Financial Service


Pay Range:

$62,006.00 - $103,309.00
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. 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(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.


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.


For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.


Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.


Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an@lplfinancial.comemail address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at(855) 575-6947.


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