Wells Fargo

Technology Director

Wells Fargo$150K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience or equivalent qualifications.
  • 4+ years of management or leadership experience.
  • Proven experience in defining and executing enterprise technology roadmaps.
  • Strong knowledge of AI/ML platforms and software delivery practices.
  • Demonstrated success in leading quality engineering and QA transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Own and direct the O2A capability strategy.
  • Lead the Quality Assurance Automation program and related quality engineering functions.
  • Ensure delivery accountability across AI and automation initiatives portfolio.
  • Manage large teams with direct and indirect reports.
  • Oversee roadmap execution and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identify strategies for improving software engineering practices.
  • Develop talent and build support for strategic objectives.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
  • Exposure to enterprise-level strategy and innovation initiatives.
  • Opportunity to lead large, complex technology portfolios.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
  • Career development focused on talent growth and engineering excellence.
Full Job Description
About this role:

As a Technology Director, you will lead Enterprise AI technology, platforms, release management, the Observe to Agent (O2A) capability, and the Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Program. This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction and driving execution across a broad portfolio of AI and automation initiatives, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality technology solutions. You will oversee roadmap delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence while leading a large organization of direct and indirect resources. Success in this role requires strong leadership, the ability to influence across business and technology teams, and a passion for developing high-performing talent and advancing innovation across the enterprise.

In this role, you will:
  • Strategic ownership and direction of the O2A (Observe to Agent) capability.
  • Leadership of the Quality Assurance Automation program and quality engineering functions.
  • Delivery accountability across a broader portfolio of AI and automation initiatives.
  • Management of an expanded organization with both direct and indirect resources.
  • Responsibility for roadmap execution, stakeholder engagement, and talent development across the capability.
  • 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


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 defining and executing enterprise technology roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of AI/ML platforms, automation technologies, software delivery, and release management practices.
  • Demonstrated success leading quality engineering and QA transformation initiatives, including test automation and continuous improvement.
  • Experience managing large, complex portfolios with accountability for delivery, operational excellence, and business outcomes.
  • Proven ability to influence and partner with senior business and technology leaders across the enterprise.
  • Strong people leadership skills, including organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and leading teams through change.


Job Expectations:
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time


Posting End Date:

16 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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