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.

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.