Business Execution Senior Manager - Customer Reference Data Strategy - Project Management

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Business Execution Senior Manager within the Customer Reference Data Strategy, Execution and Operations team. This role will report to the Head of Data Domain, Design & Build and will lead a team of Business Execution Consultants focused on BSA/AML data strategy and project management. This role is responsible for driving data quality initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering impactful presentations to senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and develop a team of Business Execution Consultants, fostering a culture of talent development, engagement, and accountability.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to ensure team success and professional growth.
• Lead and oversee multiple complex projects and programs related to BSA/AML data strategy, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, set milestones, and manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and integration.
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to drive project success.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior leadership.
• Oversee planning, integration, and measurement of operations related to BSA/AML data strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead enterprise-wide data quality initiatives, including remediation efforts and continuous improvement strategies.
• Engage functional leaders to secure resources, influence outcomes, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with Wells Fargo policies and business objectives.
• Identify risks associated with change implementation and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Develop compelling PowerPoint decks and executive-level presentations to communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources for business execution.
• Support seamless transitions, process optimization, and remediation of data gaps and inaccuracies.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams to achieve business objectives.
• Expertise in PowerPoint and tenured experience creating compelling decks for senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data quality initiatives within BSA/AML and KYC domains.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements surrounding Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements. 
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Prior experience working in a financial services banking capacity with a well-rounded understanding of various banking areas/functions including operational risk management.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication to clearly convey information, build rapport, and manage expectations with senior leaders, business groups, and remediation teams. 
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver on commitments. 
• Proven self-motivated and comfortable operating in large transformational programs as part of collaborative teams. 

Job Expectations:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Adherence to in-office attendance expectations.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Work Locations:

1525 W W T Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262

401 S Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Posting End Date: 

20 Nov 2025

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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