About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director as part of our Chief Data Office. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com
This senior technology leader will drive the execution and evolution of the technology operations function for our enterprise data platforms and assets. This role oversees a dynamic portfolio of data platforms and solutions, including data movement and storage systems, business intelligence and reporting tools, master and reference data solutions and other shared data assets. You'll lead a hybrid environment that spans both cloud and on-premises technologies, ensuring our data infrastructure is scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.
In this role, you will:- Manage a team of engineering managers and engineering leads
- Focus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic priorities
- Build support for strategies with business and technology leaders
- Provide a consistent operating model across all the on-prem and cloud platforms
- Guide development of actionable roadmaps and plans
- Identify opportunities and strategies for continuous improvement of software engineering practices
- Automate all the repeatable tasks across all the on-prem and cloud platforms
- Proactively build and promote adoption of the Enterprise Pipeline including automated testing and CI/CD
- Provide oversight to software craftsmanship, security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by the teams or third-party providers
- Identify financial management and strategic resourcing
- Set risk management guidelines and partner with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
- Develop strategies for hiring engineering talent
- Lead implementation of projects and encourage engineering innovation
- Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers
- Lead team to achieve objectives
- Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Technology Strategic Leadership
- Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy
Key Responsibilities include:- Production support for data technology applications, assets and tools/platforms, including vulnerability management, minor development efforts (bug-fix), process monitoring
- Infrastructure monitoring, capacity planning, and upgrades
- Incident management, including process design and optimization, incident triage, stakeholder communications, root-cause analysis, and implementation of preventative solutions
- Release management planning and execution, including validation of key controls and minimum architecture requirements
- Test environment management, including the responsibilities above as applicable, code promotions and data preparation
Required Qualifications:- 8+ years of Technology Strategic 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
- 5+ years of technology delivery or support
Desired Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry
- 5+ years of direct experience with data tools and platforms
- 3+ years of experience with management of cloud platforms
- Familiarity with DevOps and DataOps practices
- Certifications in Azure, AWS, or relevant data platforms
- Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data lifecycle management
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage numerous, competing demands from internal and external stakeholders
- Ownership mentality with an ability to design and drive successful execution of priorities
- Ability to manage in a matrixed organization environment
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Ability to positively influence, motivate, and direct teams
Job Expectations:- Up to 25% travel
- Weekend and night hours, in support of incident or release mgmt. activities
Locations: - 300 S Brevard St. - Charlotte, North Carolina
- 5080 Spectrum Dr. - Addison, Texas
- 194 S Wood Ave - Iselin, New Jersey
Posting Statements:- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
- Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
- Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long - term incentive awards.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$207,900.00 - $431,900.00
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:19 Jun 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.
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