Wells Fargo

Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant — AI Product Strategy & Innovation

Wells Fargo$119K — $206K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Experience in Strategy and Planning or equivalent,

Responsibilities

  • Drive product strategy and execution for no-code and low-code AI products.
  • Define strategic priorities and translate business goals into actionable plans.
  • Identify opportunities for business value through operational assessment.
  • Connect work across teams to improve alignment and reduce duplication.
  • Support innovation by evaluating ideas and connecting experimentation to business outcomes.
  • Establish operating routines for effective leadership and portfolio management.
  • Develop frameworks and materials to assist leadership in decision-making.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Strategy & Planning Consultant — AI Product Strategy & Innovation within the Chief Operating Office. This role will drive product strategy and execution across a portfolio of no-code and low-code AI products and workflow automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency, strengthen execution discipline, and create measurable business value.

This role will partner closely with product leadership, product managers, technology partners, business stakeholders, and operational teams to shape strategic priorities, identify opportunities for business value, improve team operating routines, and support disciplined execution across the product portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, forward-thinking strategic partner who can bring structure to ambiguity, connect business needs to product opportunities, and help ensure the team is focused on the highest-impact work. Strong business judgment, operational rigor, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate strategy into practical plans, governance routines, adoption activities, and measurable outcomes are crucial to this role.


In this role, you will:

  • Drive product strategy and execution across a portfolio of no-code and low-code AI products and workflow automation capabilities, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and delivering measurable business value.

  • Partner with product leadership to define strategic priorities, clarify objectives, and translate business goals into actionable roadmaps, operating plans, and execution routines.

  • Identify opportunities to create business value by assessing operational challenges, process inefficiencies, stakeholder needs, and potential technology-enabled solutions.

  • Connect work across teams, products, and business groups to identify synergies, reduce duplication, and improve alignment across the product portfolio.

  • Support innovation efforts by helping evaluate new ideas, structure exploratory work, define success criteria, and ensure experimentation is connected to measurable business outcomes.

  • Establish and manage operating routines, including leadership cadence, portfolio reviews, intake forums, prioritization discussions, status updates, and executive-ready communications.

  • Develop frameworks, materials, and reporting that help leadership make informed decisions on strategic priorities, resources, risks, dependencies, delivery progress, adoption outcomes, and business value.

  • Partner with product pods to anticipate and remove execution roadblocks, manage dependencies, and support alignment across business, product, technology, risk, and control stakeholders.

  • Support resource planning, demand management, intake prioritization, and portfolio-level visibility to help ensure the team is focused on the highest-value initiatives.

  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured communications for leadership and stakeholder audiences, including strategic updates, decision materials, meeting summaries, adoption materials, and portfolio narratives.

  • Use data, metrics, stakeholder feedback, and business outcomes to assess progress, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement across the product organization

  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, operational excellence, risk awareness, adoption discipline, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Strategy and Planning experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience driving product strategy, portfolio planning, roadmap development, and strategic execution across a portfolio of products, capabilities, or transformation initiatives.

  • Experience translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, delivery activities, adoption strategies, and measurable business outcomes.

  • Experience driving innovation by identifying opportunities, shaping forward-looking product concepts, and advancing solutions that create measurable business value.

  • Experience supporting product delivery, business implementation, operating model changes, change readiness, or adoption of new capabilities across business teams.

  • Experience managing cross-functional priorities, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder alignment across product, business, technology, operations, risk, and control partners.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to bring structure, prioritization, attention to detail, and follow-through to ambiguous or fast-moving environments.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information, identify value opportunities, and recommend practical actions tied to measurable outcomes.

  • Ability to simplify complex information and communicate clearly with senior leaders and cross-functional audiences

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.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

16 Jul 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.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

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.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

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.

Benefits and Rewards

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.

Join Our Team

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Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

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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