Lead Product Owner – IAM AWS Cloud

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Product Owner in Cybersecurity as part of Identity Access Management. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com
This role will be responsible for defining the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of AWS identity capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and compliant access across the enterprise.
The Lead Product Owner will partner closely with Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Risk, and Application teams to drive cloud identity modernization, improve governance, and enhance automation.
In this role, you will:
Lead the development and execution of complex digital business plans, programs and initiatives which have impact across the enterprise with broad impact
Act as key participant in large-scale planning
Review and analyze complex digital strategy for product/functionality/experience area
Influence digital strategy for the business line requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
Make decisions in digital strategy for product/functionality/experience area requiring strong understanding of the business, policies, procedures and/or compliance requirements
Lead a broad team of digital professionals to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Strategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level to senior managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Potentially lead projects, teams or serve as a peer mentor
Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of digital product management experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale IAM or cloud security solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
Deep knowledge of AWS IAM, AWS Identity Center, AWS Organizations, Service Control Policies (SCPs), roles, policies, and federation.
Experience with cloud identity governance, entitlement management, and privileged access management solutions.
Knowledge of cloud security principles including Zero Trust, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and least-privilege design.
Experience leading Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) initiatives.
Experience defining cloud access governance frameworks, controls, and operating models.
Ability to translate cybersecurity, regulatory, and business requirements into scalable product solutions.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills.
Experience supporting regulatory and audit requirements in highly regulated environments.
Experience owning product strategy, roadmaps, and delivery in Agile environments.
Experience partnering with senior technology, security, and business leaders to influence priorities and drive outcomes.
Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCSP, Certified Product Manager, or similar credentials.
Locations:
300 S Brevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
3075 Loyalty Cir. - Columbus OH 43219
401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. A - Irving, TX 75039
194 S Wood Ave - Iselin, NJ 08830
Posting Statements:
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Salary range is determined by location of the job. May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long – term incentive awards.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
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 - $224,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs 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:
8 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.