Technology Director - CBL Data Leader

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director to act as CBL Data Technology Leader. The CBL Data Leader will lead the strategy, delivery, and modernization of the Cards and Unsecured Lending Data ecosystem. This role is accountable for building the next‑generation Authorized Data Source (ADS) platform and driving cloud migration efforts that serve as the enterprise foundation for all consumer data products.

Acting as a key enabler of the firm’s consumer data strategy, this leader ensures the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that unlock business value, strengthen risk and control posture, and accelerate time‑to‑insights. The role oversees a $20M+ portfolio and a global engineering organization of 100+ resources. Close partnership with LOB Data teams, Architecture, and the CTO organization will be essential to align migration priorities with enterprise Data Center exit plans and modern target‑state architectures

In this role, you will:

Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop a global team of engineering managers and technical leads. Define and execute the strategic roadmap for ADS and cloud modernization supporting enterprise consumer data initiatives. Build alignment with senior business and technology leaders on priorities, investments, and long‑term data platform strategy.

Delivery & Execution

Ensure delivery of critical commitments tied to enterprise priorities and regulatory expectations. Guide the creation of actionable roadmaps and ensure disciplined execution across multiple programs. Drive engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams.

Technology & Architecture

Oversee the design and development of secure, resilient, and scalable data solutions—both in‑house and with third‑party providers. Partner with Architecture and CTO teams to lead CBL applications migration planning and alignment with cloud and data center exit strategies.

Risk, Controls & Governance

Set and enforce risk management standards across engineering teams. Ensure platforms meet all required controls, including data governance, security, availability, and resilience. Support key risk initiatives and remediation programs.

Financial & Resource Management

Manage a technology portfolio of $20M+ and optimize strategic resourcing across global teams with 100+ resources. Lead workforce planning, talent strategy, and recruitment for critical engineering skills.

Collaboration & Influence

Influence across the enterprise—business leaders, data partners, architects, and technology executives—to drive adoption of target‑state data platforms. Lead teams to achieve measurable outcomes that support enterprise transformation.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ 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 Financial Industry experience, specially within Consumer Banking and Consumer Lending Products
• 4+ years of Product Management experience
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in data strategy, data migration, and enterprise data modernization initiatives

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience with Cloud technologies including good understanding of GenAI
• 3+ years of experience of Strong Data Governance including implementation using a tool
• Excellent communication (oral and written) with ability to communicate at multiple levels ranging from technologists to senior managers and executive leadership
• Experience in providing thought-leadership, expertise to formulate and execute on major strategies to develop/deliver robust and scalable solutions
• Ability to deliver & engage with partners effectively in a multi-cultural environment by demonstrating co-ownership & accountability in a matrix structure
• Ability to develop and execute business vision, strategies, and goals

Job Expectations:

• Relocation is not available for this position
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Locations:

• ​300 S. Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina
• 194 S. Wood St., Iselin, New Jersey

• 3075 Loyalty Circle, Columbus, Ohio

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.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Posting End Date:

19 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

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.