Program Manager - Auto and Consumer Lending

About this role :

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant, to lead our Auto Lending Team and drive success of our auto lending programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to join us, a leading financial institution committed to providing exceptional and innovating financial solutions.

In this role, you will :

• Act as a Business Execution advisor to leadership to drive performance and initiatives and develop and implement information delivery or presentations to key stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and implement auto lending programs, including setting goals, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor program budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost effective solutions.
• Identify potential risk and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Ensure all lending programs comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, dealers, and internal teams, providing regular updates and addressing any issues.
• Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the auto lending process. Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges related to Business Execution that require solid analytical skills, extensive knowledge of Business Execution, and understanding of business, delivering longer term and large-scale solutions.
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership for implementing innovative and significant business solutions that are large scale and cross organizational.
• Lead team meetings or steering committee to facilitate decision making and support implementation of recommendations and plans.
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across multiple lines of businesses and serve as an experienced advisor to the leadership.
• Provide direction to a cross functional team using business expertise.

Required Qualifications :

7+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications :

• 5+ years of Auto Industry experience
• 5+ years of Program Management in Consumer Lending, to include development of roadmaps, strategies, and management of programs ranging from concepts in ideation through to delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, LiveMeeting and SharePoint) skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage initiatives involving process improvements.
• Experience creating and delivering compelling executive presentations with high impact visuals.
• Knowledge and understanding of ever-evolving regulatory environments and governance processes.
• Ability to develop and manage business relationships.

Job Expectations :

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Posting Locations :

• Chandler, AZ - 2501 S Price Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286
• Dallas / Irving TX - 6051 / 6061 N State Hwy 161 Irving, TX 75038
• Charlotte, NC - 550 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Posting End Date : 10 Oct 2024

10 Oct 2024

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US : 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada : Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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.