The Technology AI Transformation & Governance team is seeking a Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant to lead strategic initiatives that enable the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions across Technology. This role will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, driving enterprise AI governance processes, operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution in support of Technology's AI strategy.
The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, influencing decisions across multiple organizations while establishing scalable processes, governance frameworks, and operating models that support AI innovation and compliance.
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In this role, you will:
- Lead complex strategic initiatives that support Technology's AI governance and operating model.
- Drive execution of enterprise AI governance processes, including intake, approval, inventory management, and compliance activities.
- Partner with Technology, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to enable responsible AI adoption.
- Develop and implement governance frameworks, operating procedures, and controls to support scalable AI delivery.
- Facilitate executive-level governance forums, leadership reviews, and decision-making sessions.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities impacting AI initiatives and drive mitigation strategies across the portfolio.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to improve AI adoption, organizational readiness, and operational effectiveness.
- Translate complex business challenges into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Evaluate opportunities for Technology AI investment and divestments.
- Develop executive communications, presentations, and reporting materials for senior leaders.
- Influence strategic decisions and prioritize initiatives aligned to enterprise AI objectives.
- 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
- 7+ years of Strategy, Program Management, Governance, Consulting, or related experience
- 3 years of experience leading large-scale transformational initiatives across multiple organizations.
- 2 years of Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), data, or emerging technology initiatives.
- Knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience building operating models, organizational processes, or transformation programs
- Experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent verbal, written, and executive presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
- Advanced reporting, analytics, and storytelling capabilities.
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$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
6 Aug 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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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Skills Required
- 7+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience
- 7+ years of Strategy, Program Management, Governance, Consulting, or related experience
- 3 years of experience leading large-scale transformational initiatives across multiple organizations
- 2 years of experience supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), data, or emerging technology initiatives
- Knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Experience building operating models, organizational processes, or transformation programs
- Experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Excellent verbal, written, and executive presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments
- Advanced reporting, analytics, and storytelling capabilities
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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