Lead Product Manager

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive strategy and execution for Auto Finance originations. This role blends product vision, technology leadership, and business impact—delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Frame and build out forward leaning ideas (including AI capabilities) on both revenue generation and cost savings
• Build business cases for initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to guide strategy
• Lead intent design and partner with Tech leadership to finalize Tech design –
• Define and prioritize product features aligned with business goals and customer needs
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, for technology solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, tech, product, legal, compliance, risk) to design and deliver optimal solutions
• Mentor and develop less-tenured associates within the tech team
• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements and company policy
• Champion agile methodologies and foster continuous improvement
• Translate complex concepts into actionable recommendations and clear communication
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and influence across all levels of the organization
• Synthesize multi-dimensional, complex concepts into clear actions and decisions

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Product Management, product development, strategic planning, process management, change delivery experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 4 + years of experience with modern tech stacks (cloud, microservices, APIs, DevOps)
• 4 + years of experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence)
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making
• Experience supporting Auto Finance and/or Consumer Lending
• Ability to assess risk, implement solutions, and influence change
• Experience with AI

Job Expectations:

• Willingness to work on-site at one of the stated locations on the job opening
• Must be able to work a hybrid work schedule.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not provided
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Posting Locations:

• Charlotte, NC - 550 S. Tryon St.
• Irving, TX - 4101 Las Colinas Blvd.
• Chandler, AZ – 2800 S. Price Rd

Posting End Date:

*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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