Senior Design Project Manager

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The Strategy, Digital and Innovation (SDI) team forges the strategic direction of Wells Fargo, provides and manages our digital foundation and common capabilities, and transforms our business models to meet evolving customer needs and grow the company. The investments we are making will help the company create innovative digital banking experiences, and make it easier for customers to achieve their financial goals.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Design Project Manager to join the Design Operations team within the Strategy, Digital and Innovation line of business.
Within the Design Operations Organization, Design Program Specialists are vital to the execution of Discovery and Design Delivery. Within this role they focus on roadmap evaluation and consolidation, planning for design, content and accessibility, identifying intersection points in the client and design journey as well as providing and creating education opportunities to allow for a more seamless design process.
In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within design area and contribute to largescale planning related to Design Programs
• Review and analyze moderately complex business, operational, or technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Develop and execute design solutions for projects, customer experience solutions by employing a broad array of user centered design tools
• Analyze relevant internal and external sites and consult standards and guidelines as well as policies to determine best practices
• Independently resolve moderately complex issues to meet project, process deliverables
• Leverage solid understanding of the Design programs, policies, procedures and compliance requirements
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals, lead projects, teams or serve as a mentor for less experienced level staff
• Execute long tail roadmaps identifying opportunities for Strategy, Discovery and Design Delivery
• Manage day-to-day operations and allocation or one or more design teams
• Identify and provide education on current processes or develop new net processes meeting company standards to fill gaps in current processes

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Design Programs experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Design Project Manager
• Proactive problem solver with a bias toward execution and a strong sense of urgency: demonstrated track record of getting things done, while building bridges, despite the obstacles in their way
• Proven track record in Lean UX & Agile delivery environments
• Ability to energize and motivate others; thrives in teams; highly inclusive and collaborative with proven ability to lead through influence vs. authority
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to shape and drive work independently
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and other project management tools

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This position is a hybrid work model. Must be willing to work out of the Charlotte, NC or San Francisca, CA office approximately 3 days a week

Pay Range:

• Charlotte, NC: $100,000 - $163,000
• San Francisco, CA: $120,000 - $196,000

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.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
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:
24 Aug 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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