Wells Fargo

Lead Product Manager; Testing Lead, WIM Operations, Account Opening & Maintenance

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Product Management or related fields including strategic planning and process management.
  • Experience leading large-scale product or technology initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile practices with hands-on Jira experience.
  • Expertise in developing test strategies and execution plans for enterprise applications.
  • Proficiency in managing onshore and offshore testing teams across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end product outcomes to enhance customer and business value.
  • Drive strategic product vision and roadmap prioritization.
  • Act as a liaison among diverse teams including operations and compliance.
  • Lead stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear agendas and actionable outcomes.
  • Create business cases and presentations for key strategic decisions.
  • Utilize data analytics for informed decision-making and prioritization.
  • Manage product roadmaps and maintain Jira backlogs effectively.
  • Mentor Product Owners and provide guidance to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product Owner to drive strategic initiatives within the Account Opening & Maintenance product organization. This role is responsible for defining product vision, shaping roadmap priorities, and delivering business outcomes through strong stakeholder leadership and execution excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and trusted partner who can independently lead initiatives, facilitate alignment across business and technology teams, and translate complex challenges into actionable solutions. Learn more about our career areas and business divisions at .


In this role, you will:

  • Own product outcomes end-to-end by identifying, prioritizing, and delivering capabilities that maximize customer and business value.
  • Drive product vision, roadmap, and prioritization across complex initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison among business, technology, operations, Legal, Risk, and Compliance partners.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings and governance forums, including agendas, decisions, action items, and meeting minutes.
  • Develop business cases and executive presentations to support strategic decisions and investments.
  • Leverage data, analytics, and insights to guide prioritization and decision-making.
  • Manage product roadmaps and Jira backlogs while balancing long-term strategy with near-term delivery.
  • Utilize GenAI tools to accelerate research, analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
  • Mentor Product Owners and provide leadership across cross-functional teams.


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:

  • Experience leading end-to-end testing strategy and execution for large-scale product, technology, or regulatory initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile delivery practices and hands-on experience with Jira, OpenText ALM Octane, or similar test management platforms.
  • Experience developing test plans, test cases, regression testing approaches, and defect management processes for complex enterprise applications.
  • Proven ability to lead and coordinate onshore and offshore testing teams across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
  • Experience presenting testing results, quality metrics, key risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leaders and governance forums.
  • Knowledge of test automation tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies that enhance quality, speed, and scalability.
  • Experience within Brokerage, Wealth and Investment Management, Account Opening and Maintenance, or other financial services businesses.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence partners and drive alignment across business and technology organizations.

Posting Location:

  • 1525 W W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Posting End Date:

16 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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Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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246,577 employees
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$3.3 billion
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1852
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