About this role:

Operational Excellence is charged with simplifying and optimizing Wells Fargo Operations while enabling effective risk management. We accomplish this by...

• Simplifying organizational structures and business processes - enabling leaders to run an efficient business
• Digitizing and automating processes - accelerating delivery, reducing run rate expense, improving customer and employee experience
• Improving the control environment - automating key controls through Intelligent Automation, AI, and low code/no code solutions
• Remediating high priority issues - leading the planning and execution for Enterprise or Global Operations high-priority initiatives
• Driving key Operations initiatives - managing Enterprise or Global Operations programs; building new capabilities, where required

We are seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant to join our Strategy and Solutions team to support the Business Consulting function. This function provides business consulting and enablement services to the Operational Excellence leadership team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide program leadership/support for large complex initiatives to ensure success and sustainability. Lead workstream teams to ensure daily execution and overall results track to sponsor goals.
• Consult with leadership to assess program needs, discuss gaps, and advise on the sequencing and organization of work to achieve program goals.
• Build sustainable program frameworks including project plans; roles and responsibilities; programs forums and councils; data management; reporting routines; stakeholder management plans; communication plans; etc.
• Identify potential risks when implementing change, develop mitigation strategies and plans.
• Develop strategic concepts through the entire concept lifecycle - initial exploration, strategic design, socialization, concept approval and funding, program design, and program launch - and where necessary, provide program leadership through implementation.
• Develop Operational Excellence related materials for executive audiences such as the Operating Committee, Board of Directors and associated committees, Regulators, and other Wells Fargo leadership.
• Provide strategic execution consulting services to Operational Excellence leadership.
• Identify and analyze transformation opportunities within Operations.
• Support Operational Excellence with ongoing business routines.
• Act as the thought partner/leader to Operational Excellence leadership.
• Lead both planned and ad hoc strategic analyses.
• Lead ad-hoc key initiatives for Operational Excellence from ideation to implementation.
  • Lead through influence, often without direct authority, persuading through use of data and facts.
  • Adjust and adapt to the rolling, day-to-day changes that transpire in the running of programs/initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working closely with senior and executive leadership.
• Possesses executive presence, high energy, ability to manage complexity and a broad scope of daily work activities and stakeholders.
• Significant experience designing and leading large-scale cross-enterprise programs.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with strategic business focus and vision.
• Superior business consulting and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to both think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to create a strong collaborative work environment to successfully develop partnerships.
• Ability to manage effectively within a matrixed organization.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to present and discuss information in a manner that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels.
• Ability to translate and summarize complex data into understandable, actionable information and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.
• Facilitation skills, including ability to facilitate decision-making and broker agreements amongst diverse, differing, and/or conflicting perspectives/priorities.
• Management consulting experience with a top tier firm.
• Ability to strategically review situations and diagnose opportunities and interventions.
• Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand, environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting Locations:

• 550 S 4th St MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415

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:
20 Nov 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.