Senior Product Manager - Automation Operations Product Owner

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Product Manager in Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Operations Excellence. The following role is posted in the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) for the Operational Excellence Team. Operations Excellence Maintenance & Enhancements (M&E) Team, a dedicated team focused on supporting, sustaining, monitoring, and optimizing our automation portfolio in production. This team will provide centralized ownership of maintenance and enhancements, production support, demand intake, operational governance, monitoring, and reporting across all Operations Excellence automations, regardless of technology or delivery team. Our Mission The M&E Team exists to ensure our automation solutions remain stable, compliant, efficient, and continue delivering value long after implementation. By centralizing operational ownership, we can improve reliability, accelerate enhancements, strengthen governance, and maximize the business value of our automation investments.In this role, you will:Lead or participate in product management initiatives and deliverables for product lines or servicesContribute to product analysis across applicable markets, conduct market research and market results-oriented analysisReview and analyze marketing programs for new products or enhancements including identification of market segments, product positioning, product bundling, pricing and profitabilityResolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet project goals, objectives and deliverablesEnsure programs adhere to compliance, privacy regulations and policiesCollaborate and consult with managers, analysts and project teams to ensure that goals are achievedLead projects, teams or serve as a mentorFoster a strong agile discipline that inspires teams to continuously improve delivery evidenced through key agility metrics Build frameworks for complex decision making that enable effective debate and accelerate getting to the right answer Required Qualifications:​4+ years of Product Management experience, product development experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educationDesired Qualifications:Product Management, Operations, Process Excellence, or Technology background.Experience managing application production support and operational backlogs.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Experience with Agile, Jira, ServiceNow, and operational governance.Knowledge of automation solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Alteryx, UiPath preferred)Ability to synthesize multi-dimensional, complex, and interrelated concepts into clear, consumable, implications, actions, and decisions Demonstrated track record of effective influencing and collaboration at all levels Exceptional problem solving abilities Exceptional ability to translate complex business and operational concepts so they are clearly understood in support of sound decisions to meet business objectives Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to clearly communicate results Job Expectations:Portfolio Operations LeadershipOwn RTB intake, prioritization, and backlog management.Manage maintenance, enhancement, production support, and operational work demand.Facilitate governance and prioritization forums with business stakeholders.Partner with LOB sponsors and technology teams to align operational priorities.Production Support ManagementCoordinate incident, problem, and service management activities.Manage ServiceNow queues, SLA performance, and escalation processes.Lead root cause analysis efforts and corrective action planning.Ensure operational risks are documented and mitigated.Product OwnershipMaintain automation inventory and operational roadmap.Prioritize enhancements based on risk, value, and business impact.Coordinate release schedules and change management activities.Drive adoption of operational standards and controls.Pay RangeReflected 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.$87,000.00 - $140,000.00Benefits 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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:11 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.SummaryLocation: WEST DES MOINES, IA; CHANDLER, AZ; CHARLOTTE, NC; DALLAS, TX; MINNEAPOLIS, MNType: Full time