Senior Systems Operations Engineer- ITSM Governance

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Systems Operations Engineer- ITSM Governance to support and strengthen Incident and Problem Management operations within a highly regulated Technology Command Center & Production Management (TCCPM) operations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, governance, and control execution across Incident, Problem, and Availability processes, while partnering closely with Technology Command Center, Production Management, and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in Incident and Problem Management, strong analytical and risk management skills, and the ability to translate operational data into actionable insights that improve control effectiveness, resilience, and customer experience.
In this role, you will:

• Support the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges related to IT Service Management that require solid analytical skills, extensive knowledge of Process Execution, and understanding of ITSM, delivering longer term and large-scale solutions.
• Collaborate and consult with various teams to review, assess, and optimize current and future ITSM practices and processes to identify gaps and design robust future state. Ensuring cost effectiveness through automation, strong risk management through effective operating controls, and optimized delivery.
• Act as a consultant to leadership to drive key strategic Technology initiatives and drive performance. Develop and implement information delivery or presentations to key stakeholders and senior management.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Incident and Problem Management governance, ensuring processes are executed in compliance with Wells Fargo policies, regulatory expectations, and industry frameworks (COBIT, FFIEC, ITIL).
• Design, implement, and maintain operational controls and governance routines for Incident, Problem, and Availability processes, including metrics, KRIs, issue management, and escalation of material risks.
• Partner with product, process, and technology teams to design and implement enhancements that improve Incident and Problem lifecycle execution, automation, data quality, and customer experience.
• Support Technology Risk Reviews, Control Evaluations, and Internal/External Audits, including preparation of control evidence, issue responses, and remediation plans related to Incident and Problem processes.
• Leverage predictive analytics, AI/ML, and pattern analysis to proactively identify repetitive incidents, emerging failure patterns, and opportunities to strengthen controls and operational resilience.
• Review performance Analytics Dashboards using analytical modules within ServiceNow & to perform an impact analysis on the process gaps identified.
• Reviews Key Risk Indicators and Investigates causes for metric breaches that are deviating from trends and escalate situations that pose excessive risk(s).
• Manage ServiceNow enhancements by coordinating with Scrum Master, product Owner, Development teams, help identify defects and propose new enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience
• 4+ years of hands-on experience working within IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks
• 3+ years in creating, maintaining, and managing reports and management presentations. 1+ years of Problem management, Incident management and Risk Management. Willingness to learn & adopt emerging technologies (AI/ML, Predictive Analytics) used in IT Industry for IT Service Management
• Ability to analyze Incident and Problem data to identify systemic issues, recurring failures, control gaps, and emerging risk trends, and to drive sustainable remediation and process improvements
• Understanding of ServiceNow ITSM product Line and its Offerings
• Understanding of Software delivery methodologies such as: Agile & Kanban
• Strong understanding of Generative and Agentic AI technologies, including prompt engineering, with awareness of associated governance, risk, and control considerations
• Financial Services experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in highly regulated environments where Incident, Problem, and Availability processes are subject to ongoing governance, internal reviews, and regulatory oversight
• Ability to use data to tell a story to all levels within an organization
• Strong communication & Data presentation & Interpersonal skills
• Knowledgeable on industry frameworks Like: COBIT2019, FFIEC and ITIL.

Job Expectations:

• This position is hybrid and must be located at one of the posted locations
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$41.83 - $74.04
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:
20 Jul 2026
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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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