Wells Fargo

Lead Business Product Owner (Initiative Lead)

Wells Fargo$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning.
  • Experience in Floorplan Lending, Supply Chain Finance, or Commercial Lending products.
  • Proven track record of driving regulatory and operational initiatives in a regulated environment.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and executive communication.
  • Experience with AI, automation, and low-code/no-code solutions for process improvement.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives from discovery through implementation.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to design solutions addressing business pain points.
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and remove barriers across complex initiatives.
  • Create visibility into dependencies and risks while maintaining execution momentum.
  • Communicate effectively to influence and align stakeholders on complex discussions.
  • Leverage AI to improve operational efficiency and validate results.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful initiatives in a regulated environment.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and leaders in the organization.
  • Chance to leverage innovative AI solutions to drive business improvements.
  • Potential for career growth within a respected financial institution.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a non-technical Product Owner to drive business product strategy, initiative execution and low-code/no-code AI solution deployment for the Floorplan product within the Supply Chain Finance business in Commercial Banking.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead strategic initiatives from discovery through implementation, driving stakeholder alignment, execution, business readiness and adoption to deliver measurable client, operational, risk and business outcomes.
  • Partner with cross functional leaders and stakeholders as well as technical Product Owners and Technology teams, where applicable, to solve business pain points, design solutions aligned to efficiency, regulatory and/or growth, and translate needs into clear workstreams and milestones to achieve desired outcome.
  • Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business group's functional area or products, facilitate decision making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans
  • Create visibility into dependencies, risks, decisions, and delivery health; drive stakeholder alignment, remove barriers, and maintain execution momentum across complex initiatives.
  • Communicate with clarity, confidence, and good judgment across all levels of the organization, effectively influencing stakeholders and leading complex discussions to achieve alignment and drive results.
  • Leverage AI capabilities to solve pain points, improve ways of working and create important efficiencies for the entire product. Validate results and shares learnings with others.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Floorplan Lending, Supply Chain Finance or related Commercial Lending products.
  • Experience leading regulatory, risk, operational, control, and business transformation initiatives within a regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated success driving client experience improvements, process transformation, and business modernization efforts.
  • Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, influence, and executive communication skills.
  • Experience leveraging AI, automation, and low-code/no-code solutions to improve productivity, business processes, analysis, and decision-making.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, navigate ambiguity, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Job Expectations:

  • Travel: 10% of the time

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening.

  • Specific compliance policies may apply regarding outside activities or personal investing; affected employees will be expected to provide information to the Wells Fargo Personal Account Dealing Team and abide by applicable policy requirements if hired. Information will be shared about expectations during the recruitment process

Posting End Date:

10 Sep 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

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Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

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246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
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