Executive Director, AI Acceleration, Enablement

Wells Fargo

. Set the strategy and operating model that help business teams identify, prioritize, govern, adopt, and scale artificial intelligence solutions .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in establishing and scaling artificial intelligence capabilities within regulated environments, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and strategic planning. Capable of translating complex AI and risk topics into actionable business practices while influencing executive stakeholders and fostering cross-organizational collaboration.

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Artificial Intelligence StrategyGovernance Standards DevelopmentRisk Management PracticesStakeholder InfluencePortfolio Management

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Hard Skills

Artificial Intelligence EnablementGenerative Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningModel Risk ManagementData Privacy ComplianceBusiness Case DevelopmentGovernance RoutinesTechnology DeliveryHuman-Centered Adoption PracticesExecutive-Level Reporting

Soft Skills

Consensus BuildingComplex Problem SolvingClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Regulated OrganizationAI GovernanceOperational SafeguardsDecision FrameworksCross-Organizational Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategy and operating model that help business teams identify, prioritize, govern, adopt, and scale artificial intelligence solutions
Connect business priorities with enterprise artificial intelligence strategy, standards, tools, risk requirements, and delivery capabilities
Accelerate responsible implementation and measurable business outcomes
Represent the business on AI strategy, governance, and risk
Serve as the senior business representative and primary bridge across AI business teams, governance, risk, technology, data, operations, legal, compliance, information security, and model risk
Represent business priorities in enterprise, risk, and policy forums and translate complex AI, technology, and risk topics into actionable decisions
Advise senior leaders on emerging AI capabilities, policy developments, governance requirements, and risk considerations
Lead business engagement for Risk Assessment Unit designations and governance requirements
Drive consistent application of AI and model risk policies and support regulatory readiness
Promote policy awareness, interpretation, adoption, and evidence compliance across lines of business
Develop governance approaches for machine learning, generative AI, foundation models, agentic AI, autonomous agents, and AI-enabled workflows
Define governance standards for AI agents and autonomous systems, including accountability, human oversight, decision boundaries, monitoring, auditability, and operational safeguards
Translate emerging technology, regulatory, and industry developments into governance strategies
Influence AI and model risk policies, standards, and decision frameworks
Partner with enterprise and risk leaders to simplify governance processes, clarify ownership, improve transparency, advance reusable controls, and accelerate decision-making
Bring together business, functional, and control partners to resolve ambiguity, manage dependencies, and develop durable cross-organizational solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
Experience establishing and scaling artificial intelligence enablement, innovation, transformation, or adoption capabilities in a large, regulated organization
Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence, agentic artificial intelligence, machine learning, data, model lifecycle, technology delivery, and human-centered adoption practices
Experience translating artificial intelligence risk management, model risk management, data, privacy, legal, compliance, information security, and third-party requirements into executable business practices
Experience leading complex portfolios from opportunity identification and experimentation through production adoption, ongoing monitoring, and benefits realization
Ability to influence executive stakeholders, build consensus across business and control partners, and resolve ownership or prioritization issues across organizational boundaries
Experience creating portfolio measures, governance routines, business cases, funding recommendations, and executive-level reporting
Ability to communicate complex technical and risk topics clearly to business, technology, control, and executive audiences
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ability to work non-traditional hours (evening/weekends) as needed
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive opportunities may be available