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The Role
Leads global 24x7 IT service desk operations, managing teams, vendors, service quality, ITSM processes, SLAs, risk controls, reporting, and operational improvements. Drives automation, AI-enabled support, chatbots, self-service, knowledge management, workforce optimization, and digital transformation. Oversees incident and request management, customer experience, compliance, financial resources, service continuity, and stakeholder communication while mentoring staff and improving performance.
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About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Operations Manager
In this role, you will:
16 Sep 2026
*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.
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.
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.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Operations Manager
In this role, you will:
- Manage and develop team of individual contributors with low to moderate complexity and risk in Technology Operations
- Manage the operational outcomes of key IT services delivered by network services and operations, database services, infrastructure services including server and storage services
- Identify and recommend opportunities for technology operations process improvement and development
- Leverage metrics to support infrastructure associated with applications that are highly automated, and latency sensitive, client facing and internal applications consumed by the Business
- Leverage enterprise tools to digitize work-flows as appropriate, asset and configuration management, metrics and measurement of services including availability SLAs, OLAs, mean time to recovery, repeat incidents and issues
- Instill repeatable processes that consistently meet SLAs and OLAs
- Manage backups, recovery and ensure recovery includes periodic tests to ensure business continuity
- Work with IT risk management, compliance and all lines of defense, including Audit, to ensure platform risks are proactively managed
- Institute controls in partnership with Operation Risks to ensure risk management is sustainable
- Manage the costs, demand and resource capacity for the team resources, leveraging external resources as needed
- Make decisions and resolve issues regarding resources, objectives and operations of technology operations to meet business objectives
- Interpret and develop policies and procedures
- Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues and multiple level managers
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for technology operations
- Mentor and guide talent development of direct reports and assist in hiring talent
- 5+ years of Technology Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 2+ years of Leadership experience
- TIL Foundation or ITIL Managing Professional certification.
- Experience leading large enterprise Service Desk operations supporting 10,000+ users.
- Exposure to AI-powered support solutions, chatbot technologies, and automation platforms.
- Experience with Knowledge Management frameworks and self-service strategies.
- PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile certifications are advantageous.
- Financial services industry experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management best practices.
- Knowledge of ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms.
- Experience managing vendors, outsourced service providers, and geographically dispersed global teams.
- The IT Service Desk Operations Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide IT support operations, delivering exceptional employee experience through a combination of people, process, technology, and automation. This role owns service delivery across multiple support channels, including phone, chat, email, virtual agents, self-service portals, and emerging AI-driven platforms.
- The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and operational discipline while driving service excellence, automation, digital transformation, and workforce optimization. The role requires expertise in ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow, CCaaS technologies, omnichannel support models, self-heal solutions, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage 24x7 IT Service Desk operations supporting enterprise users globally.
- Ensure achievement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Operational Level Agreements (OLAs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Oversee incident, service request, and major incident support processes.
- Drive First Contact Resolution (FCR) and reduce Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR).
- Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Lead, coach, and develop Service Desk supervisors, leads, and support analysts.
- Conduct performance reviews, talent assessments, succession planning, and career development activities.
- Foster a high-performance and customer-centric culture.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives.
- Manage outsourced service providers and vendor teams.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly business reviews.
- Monitor contractual obligations, SLA adherence, and financial commitments.
- Drive vendor performance improvement initiatives and optimization opportunities.
- Establish quality assurance frameworks and monitoring programs.
- Analyze customer feedback and CSAT trends.
- Identify service improvement opportunities and implement action plans.
- Ensure consistent user experience across all support channels.
- Ensure adherence to ITIL-aligned Incident, Request, Knowledge, Problem, and Change Management processes.
- Drive operational process standardization and compliance.
- Partner with risk, compliance, and audit teams to address findings and controls.
- Maintain operational readiness for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Drive adoption of AI, automation, self-service, chatbots, virtual agents, and knowledge management solutions.
- Drive improvements in call routing, IVR effectiveness, chatbot containment, and agent productivity.
- Implement ticket deflection and shift-left strategies.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Champion self-heal and self-remediation solutions that proactively resolve common user issues.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance employee experience.
- Develop operational dashboards and executive-level performance reports.
- Analyze service trends, ticket volumes, demand patterns, and workforce utilization.
- Present operational reviews to senior leadership.
- Use data-driven insights to recommend strategic improvements.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Application Support, Security, Network, and Workplace Technology teams.
- Serve as the escalation point for critical service interruptions.
- Build strong relationships with business leaders and technology stakeholders.
- Communicate operational risks, performance, and improvement plans effectively.
16 Sep 2026
*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.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Technology Operations experience or equivalent experience, training, military experience, or education
- 2+ years of leadership experience
- ITIL Foundation or ITIL Managing Professional certification
- Experience leading large enterprise Service Desk operations supporting more than 10,000 users
- Exposure to AI-powered support solutions, chatbot technologies, and automation platforms
- Experience with Knowledge Management frameworks and self-service strategies
- PMP, Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile certification
- Financial services industry experience
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management best practices
- Knowledge of ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms
- Experience managing vendors, outsourced service providers, and geographically dispersed global teams
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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The Company
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it — Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
Why Work With Us
We're known for our “Well Life” approach to supporting employees’ career aspirations, work-life balance, and mental and physical health. Wells Fargo continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.”
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