About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant...

In this role, you will:

• Lead cross functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute a variety of programs, services and initiatives.
• Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate.
• Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance.
• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations.
• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans.
• Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 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:

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) skills
• Experience with ITIL framework and COBIT framework
• Knowledge and understanding of technology software/hardware and the asset management life cycle(s), configuration management, change and release management, service and availability management, incident and problem management, and service desk.
• Knowledge and understanding of configuration management solutions for information security and compliance controls.
• Ability to interact with all levels of an organization.
• Strong relationship management skills
• Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn findings into strategic imperatives.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust plans quickly to meet changing business needs.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships.
• Ability to operate effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all internal organizational levels.
• Solid negotiation skills
• BS/BA degree or higher in information technology
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Job Expectations:

IT Service Operations (ITSO) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Business Execution Consultant in our ITSO Governance team. This role requires exceptionally strong analytical skills, direct work experience in developing ways to assess immature environments, leading initiatives that are larger in scope and complexity and providing recommendations on methodologies, practices, and processes to improve their maturity. Drives accountability for assigned initiatives between client area and technical organization by planning, conducting, and directing the analysis of highly complex business problems to be solved through control sustainability. Provides technical assistance through quality assurance review activities associated with the ongoing design/performance testing of controls that meet business requirements. Responsible for organizing, leading, and facilitating quality assurance review activities associated with control evaluation activities. Leads quality assurance reviews of completed control evaluation activities to ensure control performance was achieved and is evidenced through the supporting artifacts of the evaluation. Facilitates quality assurance reviews and validation of control evaluation work papers to ensure that the work product meets internal evaluation requirements and standards. Focus on the identification of risks, controls, and efforts to remediate gaps as part of the quality assurance review activities. Initiates and leads efforts to develop innovative solutions to unique and/or complex business challenges. Solutions typically require coordination across the business as well as some coordination with other businesses, including multiple systems, or systems not directly controlled by the business. Works independently and with peer group to resolve questions, assess user needs, and confirms business processes and controls are in alignment with established policies and frameworks. Educates others about control strategy and approach for how controls are to be tested and supporting artifacts maintained. Acts as an internal consultant within technology and business groups to ensure controls are being evaluated ongoing and that evaluation results support ongoing sustainment. Influence, guide and lead less experienced staff within the group.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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