Project Lead (Contract) – Finance Data Domain Management

Position Overview

Wells Fargo is seeking a hands-on Project Lead to execute and coordinate a multi-team initiative within the Finance Data Domain Management program .

This program focuses on enhancing data governance, lineage, and quality management across enterprise finance systems, ensuring compliance with internal policy, risk frameworks, and regulatory commitments.

The Project Lead will operate as a pseudo Scrum Master / Business Execution lead , managing daily coordination, accountability, reporting, and Agile process enforcement across multiple cross-functional teams.

Core Responsibilities

Program Execution & Delivery

• Lead and coordinate all daily execution activities across Finance Data, Risk, and Technology workstreams.
• Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable work plans and deliverables.
• Own the daily operational rhythm ("yesterday-to-today" accountability) to ensure progress, closure of issues, and escalation where required.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and impediments across 5 10 sub-teams and track progress against milestones.
• Maintain momentum on multi-stream initiatives with overlapping priorities and deadlines.

Agile Process Facilitation

Reporting & Metrics

% of closed action items

Stakeholder Management & Governance

Required Qualifications

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

Key Competencies

Competency

Description

Decisive Leadership

Can drive progress without waiting for direction; enforces accountability.

Metrics-Driven Delivery

Uses measurable KPIs to track and report success.

Agile Mindset

Applies iterative delivery practices to business execution and data programs.

Communication Excellence

Facilitates concise meetings, escalates effectively, documents decisions.

Data & Risk Literacy

Understands data governance, lineage, quality, and operational risk intersections.

Problem Solving

Quickly identifies root causes and implements corrective actions.

Executive Reporting

Synthesizes data and progress into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Skill / Competency | Years of Experience

Skill / Competency

Years of Experience

Business Execution & Strategic Planning

5+

Project / Program Management

5+

Agile & Scrum Facilitation

4+

Jira Administration

3+

Data Management / Governance

3+

Operational Risk & Compliance

3+

Metrics & Executive Reporting

5+

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership

5+

Additional Skills, Competencies, Certifications, etc.

Skill / Competency

Years of Experience

MS Project / Excel / PowerPoint / SharePoint

5+

Data Governance Tools (Collibra, Informatica, Alation)

2+

Regulatory Reporting (CCAR, BCBS 239)

2+

PMP, CSM, or SAFe Certification

Preferred

Agile Transformation Experience

3+

Risk & Control Management

3+