lead Project ManagerWells Fargo

About this role:
The Lead Project Manager role will support a broad range of initiatives, serving businesses throughout the Wells Fargo enterprise, and as such offers the opportunity to build a diverse set of project experiences and perspective.
Responsibilities:
Accountable for direct and independent management of primarily high risk/strategic projects (occasionally moderate risk) and/or participates as a member of larger effort(s) to independently manage sub-program component(s) of high complexity under the purview of a program/project leader.
Successfully informs and influences sponsors and key stakeholders to promote success of project prioritization, senior and executive leadership through times of ambiguity, and obstacle management.
Seeks counsel of peers, stakeholders, and/or program/project leads in times of strategically complex or critical ambiguity and adapts planning, communications, and engagements accordingly.
Incorporates multi-business and enterprise support operations organizational/ systems knowledge and navigation to anticipate change impacts. Ensures full understanding of project impacts then translates that into comprehensive engagement strategies.
Performs all usual duties of a Project Manager in accordance with policy, methodology and artifact creation.
This includes needs identification; resource requirements; project dependencies, planning and progression; financials management; status reporting; prolific and effective communications; ongoing risk assessment and adaptation; and appropriate escalation strategies and implementation.
Incorporates regular and appropriate consultation with executive leadership, sponsors, business and other stakeholders to validate project trajectory and project performance feedback.
Ensures that Risk Controls are met.
Provides performance feedback to managers of project team members.
Regularly coaches other project managers or project coordinators, including matrix management. May at times be assigned as a program leader.
Job Expectations:
Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: project management, project delivery, project methodologies, digital product/program management, strategic planning or implementation
Experience with large-scale project transformation initiative
Virtual leadership experience with ability to effectively manage and engage teams in driving results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment
Desired Qualifications:
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfort with ambiguity and an orientation towards change
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with strategic business focus and vision
Superior project management skills
Knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies: creation of business cases, project initiation, development of comprehensive business requirements, and identification of project interdependencies
Experience delivering change in an Agile or hybrid framework
Project Management Institute Certification (PMI) a plus
Other Desired Qualifications
Significant experience managing non-technical business projects
Strong understanding of core enterprise functions and capabilities
Experience working closely with senior leaders across the enterprise
Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels
Leads by example with high energy, transparency, relationship management, and influencing skill
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.
Wells Fargo

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time