Lead Talent and Perf Mgmt Consultant

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Talent Management Consultant to partner and redefine and operationalize the enterprise skills strategy, positioning skills as a core driver of talent decisions across hiring, development, and workforce planning. This role sits within Organizational Development & Effectiveness (OD&E) and collaborates across HR and business leadership to translate strategy into scalable execution, including advancement of AI-enabled skills capabilities. In this role, you will: Define and evolve the enterprise skills strategy aligned to business priorities and workforce transformation goals Translate strategy into multi-year roadmaps and actionable plans Establish governance, standards, and decision frameworks for skills adoption across the organization Lead the skills identification and taxonomy process, including frameworks, methodologies, and quality standards Partner with job architecture, workforce planning, and HR technology stakeholders to ensure alignment Drive consistency and scalability in how skills are defined, validated, and maintained Lead review and adoption of AI-driven skills inference tools (e.g., talent marketplace, skills cloud, or external platforms) Translate business needs into requirements for AI models, data inputs, and use cases Partner with HR tech and data teams to improve accuracy, adoption, and trust in AI-generated skills data Influence senior leaders to adopt skills-based practices across talent processes Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business stakeholders on skills-driven decision making Drive alignment across teams with dotted-line execution responsibility (e.g., job design, L&D, talent acquisition) Partner closely with the Selection & Assessment teams to embed skills into: Hiring criteria and requisition design Assessment strategies and tools Candidate evaluation frameworks Ensure skills strategy is fully integrated into talent acquisition processes Lead complex, ambiguous, enterprise-wide initiatives from concept through implementation Build and manage strategic plans, milestones, and success metrics Monitor adoption and impact; iterate based on insights and outcomes Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Talent Management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Proven experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives with unclear starting points Experience working across multiple HR disciplines (e.g., TA, L&D, job architecture) Experience with skills-based talent management models (skills taxonomy, ontology, skills cloud) Familiarity with platforms such as Workday Skills Cloud, HiredScore, or similar tools Background in assessment strategy or talent acquisition transformation Experience operating in a matrixed organization with dotted-line accountability Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving in ambiguous environments Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority Advanced analytical skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights Experience operationalizing frameworks into scalable processes Comfort using and enabling AI-powered tools and platforms (e.g., skills inference, talent marketplaces, HR analytics) Ability to bridge technical concepts with business outcomes Curiosity and adaptability in a rapidly evolving AI landscape Job Expectations: This position does not offer Visa sponsorship Hybrid work schedule – must be able to work from one of the locations listed Travel up to 5% Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $100,000.00 - $179,000.00 Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees. 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 Posting End Date: 18 Jun 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal Opportunity Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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