Data Management Director, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Charlotte ▼
Minneapolis
Chandler
Irving
Des Moines
Wilmington

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

144400.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Management Director to support the stand-up of the newly forming Chief Operating Office data domain. The Chief Operating Office is establishing a unique, dedicated, data domain to align responsibility and accountability for the Data Management Policy implementation and adherence for their operating unit. This is a key management role in the build out and ongoing support for this new and important function. This role will function as the Business Data Leader working with the Global Operations Head of Data and the Head of Data Analytics and Reporting in their role as the Domain Executive. This role will be one of the 9 Business Data Leaders at Wells Fargo.

Job Responsibility:

Lead teams by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues to meet higher risk deliverables
Interpret and develop business strategy and range of policies and procedures for defined areas to improve data consistency and controls
Ensure appropriate staffing and organizational structures for effective Data Management Policy adherence
Identify opportunities and strategies for process improvement and manage the functional budget
Collaborate and influence decision-making at all levels of professionals including senior leadership
Partner with the Data Products team to build out and govern key data assets for the Chief Operating Office
Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met and align with strategic objectives
Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Requirements:

8+ years of Data Management, Business Research, Analytics, or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
4+ years of management or leadership experience

Nice to have:

Proven experience implementing enterprise-wide Data Management Policies or comparable data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, BCBS 239, or CMMI)
Demonstrated success leading high-impact, cross-functional business initiatives with measurable outcomes
Deep understanding of the data supply chain lifecycle, including data production, distribution, and consumption across complex organizations
Experience serving as a Risk Assessable Unit (RAU) owner or leading critical business processes with regulatory or operational significance
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing hybrid control environments that balance expected and specific controls
Strong track record of identifying data issues, driving root cause analysis, and delivering sustainable corrective actions
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across business and technology teams
Familiarity with data quality, metadata management, and data lineage tools and practices
Experience in regulated industries, financial services is highly preferred

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 01, 2025

Expiration:
July 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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