Technology Director, Data Center Exits - Infrastructure Services & Hosting

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Technology Director to lead the Infrastructure Services & Hosting Data Center Exits team. The Technology Director will build and lead a team of Technical Delivery Managers accountable for leading exits from legacy sites and platforms to the new data center portfolio. This role will lead a horizontal team of technical delivery experts to identify, plan, and execute exits to Private Cloud, IaaS, and Physical servers by collaborating with Cloud Migration Factory, CIO Sector teams, Application Development, Cyber Security, & Compute Engineering and Operations on workload migrations. Horizontal alignment and coordination across CIO Organizations/Lines of Business, Cyber Security, Compute, Network, Storage and Third Parties is essential and required. The selected candidate will have deep vertical expertise in Compute, Cyber and Network as well as efficiencies with Azure and Google technologies. Detailed assessment of the legacy application portfolio will be completed in collaboration with the Horizontal functions as the exit plan is defined and finalized. The team will plan and execute the exits with precision and no unplanned business interruption.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success leading complex DC exit or similar initiatives for large financial services firms. The Network, Voice & Cyber Manager Technical Delivery Manager will collaborate and influence across stakeholders: Technology CIO, CTO, and Line of Business (LOB) Senior Managers & Individual contributors, architecture leaders, and engineering leaders in the Application Development, Cyber, Operations, and CTO organizations. The ability to persuade Managers, and individual contributors and the courage to have direct conversations is essential. Building and maintaining relationships is a critical success factor for the role.

In This Role You Will

Define migration strategies, apply to applications, lead cutoversDefine migration strategy: Swing active workload to backup site while primary site is migrated, lift/shift, physical to virtual, virtual to physicalData replication: initial synch and ongoing deltas/changes maintained until cutover Define the multiple data migration strategies and use cases: database, object, NAS, backup, unstructured user data.Address data retention & offsite stg as part of migration Migration planning during green zone with planned outageMitigate Risk concentration. Spread out migrations over different timeframes, i.e., do not migrate core Retail Banking & Cards applications in the same timeframeAlign migration plans to major code releases to leverage Sector's already planned checkout/verification activitiesIdentify non-standard hosting solutions, define migration strategy: Unisys, Teradata, iSeries Assess multi-tenancy apps, ensure necessary resilience and capacity is built in target sites. Requires approach for applications and shared services.Leverage site design for improved resilience and higher levels of workload (increased densification on host platforms) Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and risk control development by utilizing research and data in addition to in depth understanding of organizational goals, priorities, and technology while developing executable strategies and plansLead Technology team by making strategic decisions to resolve highly complex issues to meet high risk deliverablesInterpret and develop range of policies and procedures for technology business functions with moderate to high level of complexity and riskCollaborate with and influence all levels of professionals including technology industry leaders, financial industry leaders, analysts, and regulators, as well as interact directly with more experienced leadership and executive managementDevelop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategyManage a team of engineering managers and engineering leadsFocus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic prioritiesBuild support for strategies with business and technology leadersGuide development of actionable roadmaps and plansIdentify opportunities and strategies for continuous improvement of software engineering practicesIdentify financial management and strategic resourcingSet risk management guidelines and partner with stakeholders to implement key risk initiativesDevelop strategies for hiring engineering talentLead implementation of projects and encourage engineering innovationCollaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managersInterface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forumsManage allocation of people and financial resources for Technology Strategic LeadershipDevelop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage Infrastructure Services & Hosting Data Center Exits teamManage with Product Owners, target data center landing zone infrastructure builds. Ensure Wells technology standards, design principles, and architecture standards are followed.As part of exit preparation, ensure necessary Security and Cyber guardrails are in place, validated, and tested prior to exit.Build detailed exit plans working with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Application teams.Execute modernization and exit plans from legacy technologies. Develop and maintain an integrated exit, build, and exit roadmap with execution schedules. Mitigate risks associated with dependencies and ensure proper sequencing of events. Manage risk according to Wells Fargo's Risk Management policies and processes.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education4+ years of Management experience

Desired Qualifications

8+ years of large-scale enterprise data center and/or application exit experience8+ years of Infrastructure Services experience (compute, network, storage, firewall)8+ years leadership in a hosting environment, especially in a large financial institution8+ years of delivery experience with a proven track record of successInfrastructure Services experience (compute, network, storage, firewall)Effective communication of complex topics to customers and/or business executivesStrong interpersonal, influencing, and relationship building skillsExperience with Agile practicesProficient with regulatory and auditor collaborationAbility to solve complex problems and analyze issueAbility to drive flawless execution

Job Expectations

This position does require working in a hybrid environmentThis position is not available for Visa sponsorship

Pay Range

$207,900.00 - $431,900.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

401(k) PlanPaid Time OffParental LeaveCritical Caregiving LeaveDiscounts and SavingsHealth BenefitsCommuter BenefitsTuition ReimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption Reimbursement

Posting End Date

2 May 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.

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Reference Number

R-344219-4