Transformation Lead - National Branch Network

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant for the Branch Operations Excellence Team supporting National Branch Network. The Transformation Lead is responsible for shaping, simplifying, and continuously improving how branches operate day to day. This role partners closely with branch leaders, support functions, and enterprise stakeholders to translate strategy into practical processes, tools, and standards that enable frontline teams to focus on customers while operating efficiently, consistently, and with a risk mindset.

In this role, you will:

• Own and drive the end-to-end delivery of branch operations transformation initiatives, from concept through implementation and sustainment.
• Serve as a central point of accountability for transformation priorities impacting branch efficiency, performance, and risk outcomes.
• Lead efforts to streamline complex processes, reduce errors, and eliminate unnecessary steps that create friction for branches.
• Partner with technology and product teams to introduce advanced tools and digital solutions that enhance branch efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support initiatives that improve branch performance management, accountability, and operational awareness.
• Embed risk management and control considerations into process design, ensuring compliance while minimizing residual risk.
• Develop clear tools, communications, and training materials that enable successful adoption of new processes and solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to branch stakeholders, incorporating frontline feedback into continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of banking, financial services, or Branch Network experience

• Project management experience
• Experience partnering with technology teams, with knowledge and understanding of technology concepts, solution design and driving roadmaps
• Program management, operations, or enterprise transformation initiatives experience
• Ability to effectively manage and influence stakeholders and partners at multiple levels across the enterprise
• Experience building executive-ready presentations and effectively present to senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Experience in operational risk management and control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar frameworks
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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. $119,000.00 - $206,000.00

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:

22 Oct 2026

* 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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