Lead Payments Business Systems Consultant

This Senior Payments Technology Business Systems Consultant role is dedicated to leading enterprise transformation initiatives, with a core focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. The position is responsible for designing and executing large scale transformation programs leveraging modern technology, agile methodologies, and robust governance whilst ensuring strategic communications support the adoption and success of transformational change.
In this role you will

• Lead the delivery execution office for the Payments Transformation program, ensuring the program is outcome driven and aligned with organizational objectives
• Oversee the establishment and governance of the program management office (PMO) with a strong emphasis on the transformation delivery agile practices and continuous improvement
• Provide JIRA governance ad execution oversight, ensuring best practices, automation, compliance and tool optimization and embedded across the complete program
• Build and lead global cross functional teams to delivery transformational change fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
• Develop, plan, and execute comprehensive communications strategies to support transformation delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment, transparency and engagement at all levels
• Facilitate strategic planning and prioritization of transformation roadmaps, managing interdependencies and ensuring delivery against defined milestones and outcomes
• Oversee large scale technology and process modernization efforts including system replacements, integrations, and data migrations, with a focus on realizing business value
• Deliver executive level reporting and data driven updates, highlighting progress toward transformation outcomes and proactively addressing risks and issues
• Advise senior leadership on IT delivery methodology, governance process improvements, and change management strategies to accelerate transformation and maximize impact

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience leading organizational transformation, program and portfolio management and business process optimization, with a proven record of delivering against outcomes
• 7+ years of hands-on JIRA, SharePoint and Confluence administration experience, including governance, automation, and compliance outsight in transformation environments

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in managing global IT enabled transformation initiatives and complex programs to achieve measurable business results
• Deep demonstrable experience in agile and waterfall methodologies and strategic planning
• Demonstrable experience in communications strategy planning and execution to support and drive stakeholder engagement
• Experience with key governance and software delivery and agile delivery tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint and MS Office
• Proven ability to build and lead global teams, drive operational efficiency and consistently deliver results within budget and on time
• Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in business, finance, engineering or related fields

Job Expectations:

• This role is not available for sponsorship
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in-office per week
• Ability to interact with third-party vendors and technology service providers
• Lead resolution of complex challenges requiring innovation, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration

Locations:
106393-IL-10 S Wacker, Chicago
300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Pay Range
Reflected 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.
Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
$139,000.00 - $239,000.00
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:
24 Jan 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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