Lead Business Execution Consultant – Sales Planning, Strategic Initiatives

Wells Fargo

. Lead large-scale strategic initiatives and business programs from concept through implementation .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeIrving • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale strategic initiatives and business programs, with a strong focus on execution governance, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to drive strategic alignment across business segments while managing risks and dependencies effectively.

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Business ExecutionStrategic PlanningPerformance ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness Banking Experience

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningGovernance StructuresOKRsExecutive ReportingData AnalysisRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementImplementation StrategiesDecision-MakingCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationProblem-SolvingFacilitation

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesConsumer LendingBusiness BankingSales PracticesOperating Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large-scale strategic initiatives and business programs from concept through implementation
Develop project plans, governance structures, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics
Coordinate cross-functional teams across sales, enablement, operations, analytics, risk, technology, and product
Drive initiative execution by facilitating decision-making, monitoring progress, escalating risks, and ensuring accountability
Partner with leaders to assess business opportunities and develop implementation strategies
Create executive-level presentations, recommendations, status reporting, and business reviews
Translate strategic objectives into actionable work plans and measurable outcomes
Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance organizational effectiveness and business performance
Support annual planning, sales coverage strategies, business forecasting, and performance management initiatives
Lead readiness, communication, and stakeholder engagement efforts
Facilitate enterprise-wide working sessions, steering committees, and governance forums
Influence stakeholders across multiple levels without direct management authority
Lead cross-functional teams to strategize, plan, and execute programs, services, and initiatives
Drive accountability, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies
Review strategic approaches and support-function effectiveness and business performance
Perform assessments through fact finding and data analysis, develop solutions or recommendations, and support implementation
Make decisions in complex situations, facilitate issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
Collaborate with Business Execution team members and leaders to drive strategic initiatives
Influence, guide, and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
Proven experience leading enterprise-level, cross-functional initiatives within a large financial services organization, preferably supporting Business Banking, Consumer Lending, or related commercial products
Strong background in execution governance and performance management, including OKRs, roadmaps, executive reporting, and senior-leader presentations
Demonstrated ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks and dependencies, with experience partnering closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Control functions
Experience driving strategic alignment and integration across multiple business segments
Advanced stakeholder management and influence skills, with a track record of leading through complexity, ambiguity, and matrixed environments
Business Banking experience, with strong understanding of small and mid-size business client needs, lending products, sales practices, and operating models