Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant, Payments Transformation
Today• Des Moines, IA
About this role:
Wells Fargo is embarking on a multiyear transformation journey aimed at end-to-end modernization of Payment systems across wholesale and consumer banking. Reporting to the Director of Payments Transformation, this individual will partner closely with product, operations, and technology leadership. Must have deep expertise in transformation, payment products, operations, and technology to solve key strategic problems associated with the payment transformation efforts. Success in this role will enable faster delivery of the program's objectives, which include a stronger risk and controls environment, operational efficiencies, and increased customer satisfaction/self-service.
In this role, you will:
- Own roadmap planning and execution across a key project under the Payments Transformation Program umbrella
- Articulate project level priorities over the next 18+ months Lead sessions with cross-functional project team (ops, tech, product owners, testing, controls, architecture, business) to understand which key business priorities each can achieve while defining corresponding capabilities and dependencies
- Build project-level roadmaps with key milestones and benefits clearly defined
- Liaise with other project teams to understand key interdependencies, shared challenges and opportunities, constraints, etc.
- Gain buy-in from cross-functional teams and present recommendations to Director-level leaders across ops, tech, product, and controls
- Combine project-level roadmaps into program level roadmaps
- Identify and escalate key decisions and trade-offs Build sustainable program frameworks including project plans, role & responsibilities, programs forums & councils, data management, reporting routines, stakeholder management plans, and communication plans
- 7+ 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
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- 4+ years of payments, wires or operations experience preferred
- 4+ years of financial services or management consulting experience
- Previous project management, change management or process improvement experience
- Previous experience leading technology projects highly desired
- Knowledge and understanding of operational risk management
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading cross-enterprise programs
- Ability to translate and summarize complex data into understandable, actionable information and recommendations
- Experience providing direction and oversight to cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
- Experience creating dashboards and reporting formats in Tableau, Power BI or other tools
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule at the posted location(s)
- Ability to travel 10%
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship
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.
$139,000.00 - $260,000.00
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
11 Oct 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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Client-provided location(s): Des Moines, IA
Job ID: WellsFargo-R-491897-2
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-04T18:08:31
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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