Auto Product Delivery Lead and Change Initiative Manager

Wells Fargo Auto is seeking a Senior Lead Project Manager to join their team. The role involves supporting Auto Products as a Delivery Lead, as well as supporting Initiatives as a Change Initiative Manager, working across Originations and Servicing Operations. The position plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with change management policies, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact business outcomes. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with Product Directors and Change Initiative Sponsors to keep Product and Initiative records compliant with ECM, CLCAO, Auto Change Management Policy, procedures, and applicable controls

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Change Management Consultants, Business Execution Consultants and Business Subject Matter Experts to strategically plan and successfully implement Change Events in alignment with key organizational initiatives

• Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders—including business partners, Legal Risk, Compliance, and Controls (LRCC), and change management governance—to support the successful execution of programs and projects aligned with Auto’s strategic initiatives

• Maintain Jira and Registry systems of records for respective products and strategic initiatives

• Work independently in ambiguous situations to support delivery of high-risk change events

• Act as Change Management SME for Auto Product and LOB

• Assist with communication and training activities in accordance with change management policies and procedures

Required Qualifications, US:

• 7+ 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:

• 7 + years of comprehensive project and program management experience, with demonstrated success using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to achieve key milestones and deliver targeted outcomes

• 7 + years of experience in strategic planning, with a focus of aligning initiatives with business and product roadmaps

• Experience in consumer lending, preferably in auto, with a strong understanding of originations and servicing operations

• Experience leading or supporting change management policies and frameworks

• Familiarity with Agile product development concepts, including epics, features, stories, and backlog management; Proficiency in Jira and Registry preferred

• Experience managing multiple, concurrent initiatives, preferably within the financial services industry

• Demonstrated expertise in managing initiatives through planning, process management, and documentation

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of developing and maintaining partnerships across business and functional areas

• Strong research, documentation, and analytical skills

• Ability to operate in ambiguity, think critically, and proactively identify and validate upcoming change events

• Highly refined and professional verbal and written communications, with the ability to simplify complex requirements to maximize adherence

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Ability to travel up to 10% of time

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

Posting Locations:

• 550 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28202

• 2501 S. Price Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A Irving, TX 75039

Required location listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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