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Lead Project Manager

AT Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo

Lead Project Manager

Minneapolis, MN

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Project Manager within the Commercial Banking Business Enablement team to lead the change delivery of complex Projects or strategic initiatives supporting the Commercial Banking Lines of Business. This Lead Project Manager will work with program leads, sponsors and partners across functions to ensure timely execution of programs and initiatives while following change management governance to achieve business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex initiatives managing all activities in a product/program/project life-cycle. These initiatives are long-term, line of business wide, medium to high risk and include scope with broad impact.
  • Partner with Product Manager/Program Sponsor to make decisions in end to end product/program/project management, demonstrating ownership of the entire process from beginning to end while developing and implementing product/program and project level routines and performance metrics
  • Engage with key stakeholders, executive leadership, project leads, project team, portfolio sponsors and portfolio leaders to promote success of programs and project performance or prioritization
  • Act as key participant in product roadmaps and develop project plans and budgets for change management
  • Collaborate and consult with stakeholders, product managers, product owners, program/project leads, executive leadership, sponsors and business partners to clarify and define product/program/project requirements
  • Gain full understanding of product/program/project impacts that will either be solved by the initiative or tracked as a dependency.
  • Lead the resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring full understanding of project impacts and comprehensive engagement across multiple stakeholders
  • Deliver strategic solutions that are large scale and require planning and progression, financial management, status reporting, effective communication and ongoing risk assessment
  • Demonstrate understanding of policy, methodology and artifact creation that influence and lead change management to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Create and maintain project documentation on a timely basis and as dictated by the policy, line of business procedures, or sponsor (e.g., status reports, project plans, risks, issues, etc.)
  • Schedule, plan, facilitate and coordinate meetings as required
Required Qualifications:

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  • 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, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Commercial Banking Lines of Business
  • Ability to manage large, complex, projects that impact multiple businesses, technology and risk disciplines
  • Ability to negotiate, communicate, collaborate and influence to build successful relationships with all levels of leadership
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to articulate a complex problem, initiate action, make difficult decisions and generate creative solutions
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Change Management governance, policy, and procedures
  • Experience consolidating large amounts of project status information to identify key risks, customer impact, financial implications, delays, and issues that pose material risk
  • Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies: creation of business cases, project initiation, development of comprehensive business requirements, and identification of project interdependencies
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills
Job Expectations:
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$96,600.00 - $171,800.00
Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
31 Oct 2024
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

Client-provided location(s): Minneapolis, MN, USA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-413388-4
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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