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Senior Lead, Digital Portfolio Strategy & Execution

Wells Fargo, New York, NY, United States


The Wholesale, Digital and Innovation (WDI) team shapes the strategic direction of Wells Fargo, builds and operates our digital foundation and common capabilities, and transforms our business models to meet evolving customer needs. Our investments enable innovative digital banking experiences and make it easier for customers to achieve their financial goals.

The

Wholesale Digital & Innovation (WDI)

organization partners closely with Commercial Banking (CB) and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) to deliver modern, scalable, and differentiated digital capabilities across payments, entitlements, and self-service experiences.

About the Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a

Senior Lead Digital Product Management

to join the

Digital Payments and Entitlements

team within CB & CIB Digital. Reporting directly to the

Head of Digital Payments and Entitlements

, this role is a

high-impact, senior individual contributor

position that blends

product strategy, program execution, and stakeholder leadership

.

This role is best suited for a strong operator and strategic thinker who can move fluidly between

vision and execution

. You will help shape and implement portfolio-level strategy across a complex set of digital products, ensure smooth execution across teams, and provide senior leaders with clear visibility into investments, progress, and realized value.

This role goes well beyond communications. You will act as a

trusted advisor, force multiplier, and integrator

, helping align product, technology, business, and enablement teams to deliver outcomes at scale. If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy influencing without authority, and excel at turning complexity into momentum, this is an opportunity to shape digital banking at enterprise scale.

In This Role, You Will:

Digital Strategy & Transformation Leadership

Partner closely with the Head of Digital Payments and Entitlements to

define, refine, and operationalize strategy

across the digital payments and entitlements portfolio.

Identify, shape, and mobilize

high-priority transformation initiatives

across CB and CIB Digital, including initiatives related to

AI, digital self-service, platform modernization, and scale enablement

.

Help ensure strategy translates into

clear priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes

.

Portfolio & Program Execution

Provide

lightweight but effective program leadership

across multiple initiatives, ensuring priorities are clear, dependencies are managed, and teams stay aligned.

Anticipate risks and remove blockers by coordinating across product, technology, operations, finance, and enablement teams.

Bring consistency to how the team plans, tracks, and communicates delivery without introducing unnecessary process.

Strategic Narrative & Roadmap Development

Partner with product managers, strategy, and innovation teams to craft

cohesive narratives and roadmaps

that connect today's investments to the future vision.

Ensure leaders have a

clear, integrated view

of what the team is building, why it matters, and how it delivers value to the business and customers.

Executive & Stakeholder Communications

Develop

concise, high-quality materials

for senior leadership forums, including CB/CIB Digital Steering Committees and Business Unit Reviews.

Translate complex product and technology topics into

clear, actionable executive insights

.

Ensure stakeholders across the organization have

ongoing visibility

into investments, progress, and outcomes.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

Build trusted relationships with CB and CIB Digital leaders and their teams.

Act as a connector across functions, ensuring perspectives are reflected and decisions are socialized effectively.

Influence outcomes through credibility, clarity, and collaboration rather than authority.

Value & Impact Articulation

Partner with Readiness & Enablement, Finance, and Data & Analytics teams to articulate the

cumulative value of digital investments

.

Help define success metrics and tell a

compelling, data-backed story

of impact over time.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in

digital product management

, product strategy, program management, or equivalent experience demonstrated through work, training, military experience, or education

3+ years of experience or demonstrable equivalent working knowledge in

payments or money movement ecosystems

, gained through roles at a bank, fintech, or boutique consulting firm, with exposure to digital payments, transaction banking, or financial platform initiatives

Desired Qualifications

Proven experience operating at the intersection of

product strategy, program execution, and digital transformation

in large, complex organizations

Strong working knowledge of

AI-enabled product development and delivery

Demonstrated ability to

synthesize complex, ambiguous information

into clear strategic direction and actionable plans

Experience influencing senior leaders across

product, technology, business, finance, and enablement

functions without direct authority

Strong understanding of

Commercial, Corporate, and Investment Banking

digital ecosystems, including payments, entitlements, platforms, and self-service capabilities

Deep familiarity with

modern digital product operating models

, including platform thinking, portfolio management, and outcome-based delivery

Exceptional

executive storytelling and narrative design

skills, with a track record of shaping leadership discussions and decisions

Comfort using data, analytics, and AI-driven insights to

articulate value, measure impact, and guide prioritization

Ability to learn rapidly, adapt to shifting priorities, and operate effectively in

high-ambiguity, high-visibility environments

Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability; resilient and tenacious in driving outcomes

Highly collaborative mindset with the ability to connect dots across teams and initiatives

Job Locations:

San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, Concord or Menlo Park locations) highly preferred

Chandler/Phoenix, AZ

Charlotte, NC

New York City, NY

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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:

17 Apr 2026

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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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.

Req Number:

R-534331