John Newton

About John Newton

Versatile professional offering 15+ years of experience leading critical, and strategic, technology initiatives in the Financial Services industry. Recognized portfolio and program management and governance authority delivering large-scale solutions in operations, finance, IT, and data analytics within transitional and highly regulated environments.

Experience

1. Technology Program Management & Governance

   Wells Fargo

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Program Delivery and Operations lead charged with program management for high-impact technology risk programs.Key Achievements:• Enterprise Technology Risk Program Management: Directly managed and governed two strategically funded, high-impact risk programs, including a comprehensive database encryption program, coordinating efforts across application teams, DBAs, audit, controls and risk management teams• Data Visualization & Reporting: Developed and manage C-suite and CIO-level Tableau dashboards, providing risk coverage metrics for databases and >900 applications.• Stakeholder Management: Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration and communications with global stakeholders, including C-suite executives, auditors, and corrective action owners—to ensure successful program execution.• Strategic Communication & Executive Alignment: Led executive presentations and socialization efforts, articulating program timelines, ROI, and cost savings to secure continued funding and organizational alignment.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Business/Managerial Economics

• TIAA LEAP

  Organizational Leadership

• Wofford College

  Bachelor of Arts, Dual: Business & Economics