Wells Fargo

Data Management Director - CDO Data Strategy & Execution

Wells Fargo • $130K — $180K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Data Management, Business Research, Analytics, or Project Management.
  • 4+ years in management or leadership roles.
  • Experience in data and/or technology leadership in financial services.
  • Proven track record in strategic development and execution at scale.
  • Understanding of data management practices within the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of high-impact, time-sensitive projects with strategic oversight.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to implement solutions across various business lines.
  • Guide teams in resolving complex challenges through cross-channel collaboration.
  • Define and deliver large-scale, visionary solutions requiring advanced analytical thinking.
  • Manage special initiatives and operational requests from executive leadership.
  • Cultivate a talent development culture while meeting business objectives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focusing on cross-functional partnerships.
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth and development.
  • Flexibility in a hybrid work model based on business needs.
  • Exposure to large-scale enterprise strategies and initiatives.
  • Engagement with senior executive leadership on strategic priorities.
Full Job Description
About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Management Director to join the Chief Data Office (CDO) Data Strategy & Execution team. This team drives the enterprise data strategy, providing alignment across all CDO groups to achieve enterprise objectives. This role is responsible for effectively managing teams to drive execution and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver on outcomes, promote sustainable growth, and create stakeholder value.

This role will lead execution of critical priorities across teams and enterprise data capabilities. This includes defining and establishing the long-term strategic direction for the Chief Data Office (CDO), ensuring full alignment with key strategies and policies (Enterprise Data Strategy, Technology Strategy, Data Management Policy and Procedures, etc.), and developing short- and long-term success metrics that span all CDO functions.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead the execution of multiple high-impact, time-sensitive priorities with a strategic lens-simplifying complex issues and driving clear connectivity across CDO initiatives to enable informed decision-making and enterprise-wide alignment.
  • Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and execute tactical solutions across multiple lines of business.
  • Demonstrate strong sense of accountability and manage teams to drive the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in depth evaluation and cross channel collaboration.
  • Define and deliver solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking.
  • Execute special initiatives, engagement related activities, and ad-hoc operational requests from executive leadership.
  • Develop and guide a culture of talent development while effectively managing teams to meet business objectives and strategy.


Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of Data Management, Business Research, Analytics, or Project Management 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.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to lead teams to solve and execute solutions for complex problems.
  • Dynamic, self-driven, and results oriented with a strong sense of prioritization, execution and urgency that can operate in a highly complex organization.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams through transformational change.
  • Extensive experience in data and/or technology leadership roles within the financial services industry, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing strategies at scale aligned with business objectives.
  • Experience leading significant Transformation programs within large matrixed organizations, including simplification efforts.
  • Able to rapidly pivot and lead emerging high-priority initiatives.
  • Experience in successfully leading multiple complex strategic programs/projects through project lifecycle from conception through roll-out and ongoing support in a large organization.
  • Understanding of data management and governance, data strategy, or data technology within the financial services sector.


Job Expectations:
  • Ability to work at a designated Wells Fargo location in accordance with the enterprise hybrid work model.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10-15% as needed to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


Posting End Date:

5 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ
WFC
* Ladders Estimates

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