AI Product Area Owner

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an AI Product Area Owner (Lead Product Manager) to join our Banking Operations Strategy and Transformation Department.

In this role, you will: Manage product area strategy, aligning Product Objectives to product area key results. Responsible as the Feature Roadmap Owner, incorporating Product strategy and capacity planning. Responsible for prioritization of product area backlog features based on product OKRs. Review and analyze complex major product lines and services Implement change delivery solutions for the portfolio's technology process work of low to moderate complexity Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted situations of global market dynamics, trends, and regulatory impact Oversee risk management to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives Collaborate and consult with managers, stakeholders, scrum masters, project managers, and delivery team to resolve issues and achieve project goals Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor to less experienced staff Identify and recommend opportunities for product enhancements meeting business needs. Collaborate and consult with business leaders, SMEs, product owners, business analysts and Production managers

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: Lead AI readiness for business adoption of technology changes, and provide AI adoption strategies for business lines within assigned product area Experience leading product strategy, roadmap development, and backlog prioritization within an Agile environment. Strong knowledge of product management principles, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), feature planning, and capacity management. Certification in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agile methodologies, Product Management, or related disciplines. Ability to analyze complex products, services, and business requirements to identify solutions and drive outcomes. Proven experience partnering with technology, business, and operational teams to deliver product enhancements and process improvements. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and product delivery lifecycles. Experience managing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Knowledge of risk management, governance, and regulatory requirements impacting product development and delivery. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring or coaching team members. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Ability to identify opportunities for innovation, process optimization, and customer-focused product enhancements. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Experience within financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industries preferred. Job Expectations: Ability to travel 10% This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Locations:

1525 W WT Harris Blvd, CHARLOTTE, NC 3201 N 4th Ave. SIOUX FALLS, SD 4101 Wiseman Blvd, SAN ANTONIO, TX 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg A. IRVING TX 2200 Concord Pike WILMINGTON, DE 1305 W 23rd St Tempe, AZ

Required locations for this position is listed above. Candidate must reside within a reasonable commute to the site location. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Posting End Date: 31 Oct 2026

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