Lead Project Manager – Global Supply Chain

Wells Fargo

Project Manager leading change delivery initiatives supporting procurement transformation at Wells Fargo. Drive measurable outcomes across diverse stakeholders and manage project life cycles effectively.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeWest Des Moines • Iowa, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all activities in a project life cycle such as initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and closing associated with projects that require management of stakeholders matrixed across multiple organizations to deliver requirements that are cross functional with broad impact, scope and complexity
Lead with the ability to move quickly from analysis to execution, making timely, informed decisions and taking initiative to drive progress—especially in situations of uncertainty or ambiguity.
Leads the team to adapt proactively and positively to evolving requirements, priorities, risks, and stakeholder needs, while maintaining delivery focus and team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Manages risk proactively to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate potential threats and opportunities that could impact project objectives, while enabling informed decision‑making and maintaining delivery confidence.
Reviews, analyzes and initiates multi-faceted enterprise support operations, organizational systems knowledge and navigation to anticipate change impacts that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
Initiates collaboration and consultation with stakeholders, project leads, mid-level to senior managers sponsors and business partners to clarify and define project requirements and achieve goals
Deliver clear and concise communications that translate progress and findings into clear, actionable narratives, verbally and in writing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proven success in leading projects requiring people, process and technology change supporting enterprise initiatives.
Enterprise change management or large-scale transformation initiatives in a matrixed organization.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience applying them in a change delivery context.
Risk and control environments (audit, compliance, regulatory)
Proficiency with project tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, PowerPoint for exec reporting)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguity and drive toward solutions.
Ability to engage positively with other individuals and teams quickly to deliver project objectives
Manages own time well, prioritizing work to meet deadlines, adapting easily to changes in deadlines
Demonstrates a genuine interest in understanding how things work and desire to make improvements
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to travel 25% of the time
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Adherence to in-office attendance expectations
Drug and Alcohol Policy to maintain drug-free workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningAgile methodologiesRisk managementChange managementEnterprise initiativesProblem-solvingProcess changeTechnology changeCompliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAdaptabilityDecision-makingCollaborationTime managementInitiativeTeam alignmentEngagementUnderstanding