Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant to support the Payments Transformation Control Tower Team within the Global Payments & Liquidity, Platform organization. This role operates as part of a centralized program management function, driving execution of large-scale business initiatives in support of Wells Fargo's strategic priorities.
The Lead Business Execution Consultant is responsible for establishing and leading critical governance processes, operational routines and execution discipline across Wells Fargo's payments platform transformation program. The role serves as a central coordinator across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure priorities, dependencies, risks, and commitments are effectively managed and communicated across the program and to senior leadership. This position will focus on leading key program forums, developing executive-level reporting, and partnering with dependent teams to drive accountability, transparency, collaboration and execution against business priorities and delivery commitments.
In this role, you will:
- Drive governance processes, operating routines, and execution activities across the Payments Platform Transformation program, leading program status reporting and ensuring cross-functional alignment against strategic objectives.
- Lead partner application engagement and intake management, coordinating with key stakeholders to support delivery readiness, issue resolution, and management of cross-functional dependencies.
- Develop and deliver executive and program-level reporting that provides clear, actionable insights, strengthens accountability, and enables informed decision-making across Product, Operations, and Technology teams.
- Establish and enhance program operating models and governance routines to improve transparency, accountability, collaboration and execution against program objectives.
- Monitor program health, key milestones, dependencies, and emerging risks to proactively identify challenges, inform integrated planning, and drive delivery outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by synthesizing complex information, communicating progress and challenges, and helping shape program priorities and strategic decisions.
- 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
- Knowledge and/or experience with end-to-end payments lifecycles and platforms
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including PowerPoint development and executive-ready storytelling
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to synthesize complex inputs from diverse stakeholders into clear actions and recommendations.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and dependencies across multiple teams or workstreams
- Outcome-focused mindset with the ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and meet delivery commitments
- Position will require onsite presence from any of the required locations listed
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule, in office at least 3 days a week
- 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.
$119,000.00 - $224,000.00
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
15 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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience (or equivalent)
- Ability to be onsite at required locations and work hybrid schedule (in office at least 3 days/week)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including PowerPoint development and executive storytelling
- Knowledge and/or experience with end-to-end payments lifecycles and platforms
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations
- Ability to synthesize complex inputs from diverse stakeholders into clear actions and recommendations
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and dependencies across multiple teams or workstreams
- Outcome-focused mindset with ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
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