Area Product Owner

Wells Fargo & Company•Columbus, OH

1d•$159,000 - $254,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Lead Digital Product Manager / Area Product Owner to lead a critical product area within the Fees domain. This role is central to one of the firm’s most complex transformation efforts, focused on modernizing pricing and fee management capabilities to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions while maintaining a strong balance across risk, operational rigor, and speed to market. In this highly visible position, you will define and drive the product vision, owning both the “what” and the “how” for your area. You will bring clarity to complex problem spaces, set priorities that align to enterprise objectives, and lead execution across business, technology, and operations. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive disciplined decision-making in a highly regulated environment. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

Requirements

7+ years of digital product management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Nice To Haves

Experience within pricing, fees, banking, or broader financial services platforms, with a strong understanding of industry dynamics and regulatory considerations
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into scalable product capabilities, balancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and risk considerations
Proven experience managing cross-functional dependencies and delivery complexity across large-scale initiatives
Strong risk and control mindset, with experience operating effectively in highly regulated environments
Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders, driving alignment and decision-making across matrixed organizations
Experience working within Agile frameworks, leveraging product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
Track record of developing talent, mentoring team members, and building high-performing, collaborative teams
Proven ability to own and deliver complex product initiatives end-to-end, from strategy through execution and launch
Experience operating in highly cross-functional, matrixed environments, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and drive outcomes

Responsibilities

Own and manage the product-area backlog, including prioritization, sequencing, and ensuring readiness for execution
Be accountable for delivering defined product outcomes, with a focus on business value and impact—not just feature completion
Make informed scope and trade-off decisions at the sprint and program increment level to optimize delivery outcomes
Ensure strong alignment between business intent, product capabilities, and execution across delivery teams
Lead problem discovery efforts to define clear product intent and strategic direction
Translate complex business needs into well-defined features with measurable outcomes and success metrics
Partner closely with stakeholders to align on priorities, scope, and definition of success
Ensure the backlog is execution-ready, providing clear direction to Product Analysts, Business Analysts, and delivery teams
Provide guidance and support throughout testing, validation, and production issue resolution
Drive clarity on cross-team dependencies, integration points, and delivery risks
Partner with risk and control teams to deliver compliant, scalable product solutions within a regulated environment
Lead trade-off decisions that balance speed, quality, and control requirements
Navigate and manage complexity across systems, data flows, and partner teams to ensure successful delivery
Coach, mentor, and develop Product Analysts and Business Analysts, fostering strong product thinking and execution discipline
Set clear expectations for backlog quality, ownership, and delivery rigor
Build and sustain a high-performing product team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and outcomes