Technology Director

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Technical Director as part of Identity Access Management Engineering. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com The Technical Director will be accountable for end-to-end transformation of the enterprise IGA ecosystem, consolidating Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), Tivoli/IBM Identity Manager (TIM/ISIM), SailPoint IIQ, and ART into a single, modernized, cloud-based IGA platform. This role drives platform unification, large-scale application migration, identity data modernization, and GenAI-enabled governance, delivering measurable improvements in risk posture, operational efficiency, and user experience. In this role, you will: Manage a team of engineering managers and engineering leads Focus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic priorities Build support for strategies with business and technology leaders Guide development of actionable roadmaps and plans Identify opportunities and strategies for continuous improvement of software engineering practices Provide oversight to software craftsmanship, security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by the teams or third party providers Identify financial management and strategic resourcing Set risk management guidelines and partner with stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives Develop strategies for hiring engineering talent Lead implementation of projects and encourage engineering innovation Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including more experienced managers Lead team to achieve objectives Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Technology Strategic Leadership Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy Demonstrate foundational AI literacy by effectively using approved AI tools to support everyday work Apply AI tools for activities such as research, summarization, drafting, analysis, and decision support Exercise sound judgment when interpreting and using AI‑generated outputs Understand basic AI limitations and appropriate use cases within daily workflows Adhere to data privacy, security, and data‑handling standards when using AI tools Use AI ethically and responsibly, in alignment with company policies and guidelines Required Qualifications: 10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 4+ years of management or leadership experience Desired Qualifications: Proven experience leading large-scale IGA consolidations/migrations from legacy platforms (e.g., OIM, Tivoli, SailPoint IIQ, custom IGA) into modern cloud-based solutions like Saviynt EIC Strong integration and engineering background leveraging APIs, SCIM/REST, and connector frameworks to onboard enterprise applications (cloud, on-prem, and custom) Cloud-first IAM architecture and operations experience, including SaaS delivery models, scalability, resiliency, and secure DevSecOps practices Enterprise program leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive cross-functional alignment (engineering, application teams, risk/compliance, audit) and execute firmwide transformation initiatives Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence technical direction and drive organizational change Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security best practices Experience scaling engineering teams and managing cross-functional collaboration Ability to manage in a matrixed organization environment Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities Locations: 194 S Wood Ave. - Iselin, NJ Posting Statements: Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long – term incentive awards. 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. $215,000.00 - $355,000.00 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: 7 Jun 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. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells 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. #DNP-IND Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at: wellsfargo.com wellsfargojobs.com For questions on how to search and apply, visit frequently asked questions.