Strategic Technology Planning Director, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United Kingdom, City of London

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a results-driven Strategic Technology Planning Director to lead strategic planning, financial governance, budgeting, and vendor contract oversight for our Technology organisation within the bank. This individual will work closely with senior technology leaders, finance, procurement, and enterprise strategy teams to drive execution of strategic initiatives, align investments with business priorities, and ensure effective financial and operational management across the technology portfolio.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the strategic planning process for the Core Infrastructure Services organisation, aligning initiatives with enterprise goals and regulatory expectations
Develop and manage the technology budget, including forecasts, variance analysis, and reporting to executive stakeholders
Oversee financial tracking of capital and operating expenditures, ensuring accountability across programs and initiatives
Partner with finance and procurement to manage third-party contracts, renewals, negotiations, and compliance oversight
Support executive decision-making with data-driven insights, dashboards, and presentations focused on portfolio performance, resource allocation, and ROI
Track progress of key technology initiatives and report on milestones, risks, and outcomes to ensure strategic alignment and delivery
Establish governance processes for technology investments, demand intake, and prioritisation across lines of business
Facilitate cross-functional coordination between technology, finance, legal, risk, and enterprise PMO teams
Drive continuous improvement in financial and operational planning processes

Requirements:

Experience in Technology Strategic Leadership, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Management or leadership experience
Experience in strategy, planning, finance, or operations—ideally supporting technology functions in a large enterprise or financial institution
Strong knowledge of financial management principles including budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocations
Proven experience with contract oversight and vendor governance in a technology context
Analytical, problem-solving, and data modelling skills (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools)
Communication and executive presentation skills
ability to influence and engage at all levels
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., banking, insurance, healthcare) with knowledge of compliance and audit requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Technology, or related field

Nice to have:

Advanced degree or certification such as MBA or CPA
Experience with technology portfolio management and enterprise planning tools (e.g. Apptio, ServiceNow, Oracle)
Knowledge of cloud transformation, modernisation programs or infrastructure investments

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 01, 2025

Expiration:
August 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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