Lead Project Manager

Company: Wells Fargo
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Project Manager. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at .In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives managing all activities in a project life-cycle such as initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing associated with projects that are long-term, line of business wide and medium to high risk, scope and complexity with broad impact
• Act as key participant in project plans and budgets for change management
• Review and initiate complex multi-business and enterprise support operations, organizational systems knowledge and navigation to anticipate change impacts
• Ensure full understanding of project impacts that translate into comprehensive engagement strategies
• Make decisions in end to end project management, demonstrating ownership of the entire process from beginning to end while developing and implementing program and project level processes, procedures and performance metrics
• Demonstrate understanding of policy, methodology and artifact creation that influence and lead change management to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with executive leadership, stakeholders, project leads, executive leadership, sponsors and business partners to clarify and define project requirements
• Manage a teamRequired Qualifications, US:
  • 5+ years of Project Management and Methodologies, Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications:
    • Experience working in a fast-paced matrixed operations environment
    • Experience leading regulatory efforts that require confidentiality, discretion and meeting non-negotiable delivery dates
    • Ability to lead large project teams with a wide range of business stakeholders from across the enterprise
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to all levels of business stakeholders
    • Experience simultaneously leading multiple large-scale projects and coordinating with a Program Manager
    • Experience leading moderate- and medium-complexity Programs and coordinating with other project managers
    • Experience working with business stakeholders to create/modify operational policies, procedures and/or operating models
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to identify, document, track and lead stakeholders through assessment and/or remediation of multiple risks, issues and impediments simultaneouslyJob Expectations:
      • Only locations posted will be considered. Hybrid work model - 3 days in office and 2 days remote. We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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