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About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Digital Product Owner within the Cybersecurity Information Protection domain. This role reports to the Cybersecurity Governance Product Management Director and partners closely with the Head of Information Protection to execute the enterprise Information Protection and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) strategy. The Senior Lead Digital Product Owner is delivery-focused and responsible for translating strategic direction, policy requirements, and risk priorities into shipped capabilitiesu2014driving backlog execution, coordinated roadmaps, and measurable outcomes across discovery, scanning, classification, labeling, enforcement, and remediation workflows. The role works directly with engineering, architecture, privacy, compliance, legal, risk, and lines of business to deliver scalable, auditable, and compliant solutions across structured and unstructured data in on-prem, cloud, SaaS, and M365 environments. In this role, you will Lead Delivery and Execution u2022 Partner with the Head of Information Protection to operationalize strategy through executable roadmaps, delivery plans, and prioritized backlogs that align to policy and risk outcomes. u2022 Serve as the primary interface between Information Protection leadership and engineering teams, ensuring strategic intent is translated into clear technical requirements, delivery scope, and release milestones. u2022 Own end-to-end delivery for Information Protection scanning and governance capabilitiesu2014from discovery and design through build, rollout, adoption, and sustainment. u2022 Drive cross-team coordination to manage dependencies, unblock delivery, and ensure consistent implementation across platforms and lines of business. u2022 Lead investment planning and quarterly delivery execution across the Information Protection product area, tracking progress, risks, and outcomes through governance routines. Information Protection & DSPM Tooling Enablement u2022 Deliver and continuously enhance enterprise DSPM and scanning capabilities, including data discovery, scanning, classification, validation, labeling, and remediation workflows across on-prem, cloud, SaaS, and M365 environments. u2022 Serve as product owner for Information Protection tooling platforms, including Securiti.ai (enterprise discovery/classification/governance) and Microsoft Purview (M365 labeling, DLP, and enforcement), or equivalent tools. u2022 Define onboarding patterns, coverage targets, sustainability models, and operating procedures that enable scalable scanning across technology stacks and business units. u2022 Establish and mature enterprise workflows for triage, misclassification findings, false positive/negative handling, exception management, remediation orchestration, and audit evidence generation. Policy Alignment & Control Operationalization u2022 Translate data protection policy and regulatory requirements into deliverable product features, workflows, and measurable controls. u2022 Partner with privacy, compliance, legal, and risk teams to implement regulatory obligations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS) through automated discovery, classification, labeling, and enforcement capabilities. u2022 Drive consistent control execution across environments by standardizing definitions, control mappings, configuration baselines, and validation approaches. u2022 Ensure solution delivery supports auditability, evidentiary artifacts, and reporting requirements without creating undue operational burden for application and data owners. Product Management & Agile Delivery u2022 Plan and manage the feature backlog by writing and refining epics, features, and user stories in Jira, partnering with scrum teams to deliver iteratively and remove impediments. u2022 Lead discovery and prioritization using voice-of-customer input from application teams, data owners, and governance partnersu2014balancing usability with enterprise control needs. u2022 Establish, communicate, and monitor goals and performance indicators (OKRs/KPIs), using data to drive delivery decisions and continuous improvement. u2022 Apply process optimization and automation to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and scale enterprise scanning, classification quality, and remediation execution. Metrics, Reporting & Outcomes u2022 Provide defensible reporting and executive-ready updates on: u2013 discovery/scanning coverage and adoption u2013 classification accuracy, drift, and validation outcomes u2013 remediation SLAs, backlog health, and risk reduction progress u2013 residual risk trends and control performance u2022 Build operational transparency through dashboards and recurring stakeholder reviews that enable prioritization, accountability, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications u2022 7+ years of product management or product ownership experience (or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education) u2022 3+ years of experience with Agile practices and frameworks, with strong Jira proficiency (product owner or product manager role) Desired Qualifications u2022 Experience delivering enterprise Information Protection, DSPM, data governance, or data protection programs at scale u2022 Hands-on experience with data discovery, scanning, classification, labeling, and/or DLP platforms (e.g., Securiti.ai, Microsoft Purview, or similar tools). u2022 Deep understanding of policy- and regulatory-driven data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS) and how to translate them into operational controls u2022 Experience working across multiple cyber domains (Information Protection, Privacy, IAM, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cyber Defense, Third-Party Risk) u2022 Strong executive communication skills; ability to align stakeholders with competing priorities and drive decisions in a matrixed environment u2022 Demonstrated risk management leadership and experience improving enterprise risk posture through technology enablement and governance u2022 Comfort operating in ambiguity with proven ability to facilitate complex cross-functional discussions and drive delivery outcomes Job Expectations u2022 Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. u2022 Ability to work a hybrid schedule u2013 3 days per week on-site/in office and 2 days per week remote u2022 This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Locations: + 300 South Brevard, Charlotte, NC + 2600 S Price Rd, Chandler, Arizona + 550 4th St, Minneapolis, MN + 401 Las Colinas Blvd. W, Irving, TX 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. $159,000.00 - $279,000.00 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: 17 Apr 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 unitu2019s 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: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Req Number: R-526369