Apparel Program Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Business Execution Consultant/Apparel Program Manager with our National Advice & Acquisition Group as part of Consumer, Small and Business Banking. This individual will be responsible for managing our national program of branded apparel for our more than 38,000 branch associates and managers. This is a role essential to enhancing the Wells Fargo branch employee experience and culture, requiring a strong employee-focused leadership style.

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In this role, you will:

• Work with senior field leadership, marketing and branding teams, field management, sourcing partners and our approved national apparel vendor to manage a cost-effective and employee-focused program.
• Manage the apparel budget, approve inventory levels, partner with approved vendors and the brand team to select designs and collections.
• Analyze and report on employee feedback, manage support resources and identify tech and program enhancements.
• Partner with the communication team to develop communications for launches, new collections, and policy updates
• Drive accountability for assigned initiatives, limit risk exposure, and create efficiencies as appropriate
• Review strategic approaches and effectiveness of support function and business performance
• Perform assessments through fact finding and data requiring creative approaches to solving complex issues, and develop appropriate solutions or recommendations
• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
• Collaborate and consult with members of the Business Execution team and team leaders to drive strategic initiatives
• Influence, guide and lead less experienced Strategy and Execution staff within the group

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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 program management experience using skills in both creative execution and financial management.
• Experience in areas such as apparel management, retail inventory management or sourcing.
• Proven ability to make complex financial evaluations and decisions involving a multi-million dollar spend, inventory levels, customer demand and product purchasing.
• Experience evaluating creative concepts, design, color and silhouettes and making discretionary buying decisions in large volume.
• Ability to predict employee preferences in professional apparel based on both data and employee feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple program elements including issue and complaint resolution, management requests, promotional programs, catalog and website development, dress code policies and budget analyses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to present, persuade and defend confidently with senior leaders both internally and with external partners.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced, fast turnaround environment and be responsive and flexible with both management and employees.
• Strong project management experience

Job Expectations:

• Hybrid work schedule

Posting Locations:

• 2700/2800 South Price Road, Chandler, Arizona
• 550 S. 4th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 150 E 42nd St - New York, New York
• 550 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina
• 250 Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas

Required locations listed above.

Pay Range:

• Minneapolis, Minnesota: $87,000-$188,900 annual base salary
• New York City, New York: $ 96,600- $206,100 annual base salary

Actual salary is determined by location, experience and qualifications of the job.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Please note: Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:

*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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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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