Job Description

Market About Wells Fargo India Wells Fargo India enables global talent capabilities for Wells Fargo Bank NA., by supporting business lines and staff functions across Technology, Operations, Risk, Audit, Process Excellence, Automation and Product, Analytics and Modeling. We are operating in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai locations in India. Department Overview The vision of Strategy, Digital and Innovation Operations org is to provide thought leadership in digital products for Wells Fargo and the mission is to build an agile & nimble digital product organization that partners closely with lines of business to deliver a seamless digital banking experience that delights customers through innovation, thought leadership and excellence in execution. It caters to the Digital transformation of different line of businesses of Wells Fargo like Consumer and Small Business Banking, Consumer Lending and Cards, Commercial and Corporate Investment Banking and multiple customer journeys under them. About the Role: Senior Product Owner / Product Manager is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. You will join us as a Senior Product Owner/Manager in Strategy, Digital and Innovation Operations team and primarily responsible for the following. Responsible for requirement gathering, backlog management and running sprints as per SAFe agile processes. To understand the market, describe product functionality, and prepare for the product launch. Responsible for product demonstration to clients/business owners. Responsible for product validation and documentation. Conduct product demos, provide product acceptance Proactively notify stakeholders of risks, bottlenecks, problems, issues, and concerns. Compliance with Wells Fargo\'s System Development Lifecycle and Information Security requirements. Will have the responsibility to create user stories, epics and other records to track the backlog. Responsible of making decisions about features whenever stakeholders require it. Responsible of answering questions from developers regarding the requirements, market and the client needs. Responsible of understanding and explaining the specifications to stakeholders. Responsible of providing priorities based on reviews with the clients, business and market. Responsible of defining when a solution is complete. Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact products/ features. Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment Consult with business clients/TOT Product Lead to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives Evaluate new Digital / IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses applying interpretive thinking and design thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions Qualifications: 10-15 years of working experience within a financial institution or a consulting company, preferably with a focus on online banking, digitalization, cloud, process reengineering and/or relevant IT programs Product Owner experience and certification added advantage Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis Education: Bachelor\'s degree/University degree or equivalent experience and preferably a Management degree / diploma Functional / Technical Skills: Strong backlog management skills and understanding product engineering mindset. Experience in leading projects in an agile environment, implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery mind-set. Exposure to SAFe framework and relevant certifications are plus points. Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with different levels of the stakeholders in the org, from junior associates to Senior Managers and flex the communication approach accordingly Affinity to build data flows, workflows, UX conceptions and mockups Knowledge in JIRA, Confluence, and InVision is a strong advantage Ability to understand and assess a strategy and ensure that the project objectives support that strategy Continuous improvement mind-set which ensures a constant forward motion in the quality, timeliness and efficiency of delivery Experience working in a global team whilst representing the regional context Basic software development knowledge. Ideally, exposure to Java and related Object Oriented frameworks (like Spring, Hibernate) is a plus Key Competencies Enthusiastic, highly motivated and very detail-oriented individual - positive, \'can do\' attitude Ability to create clarity and structure in a complex environment Able to work effectively and collaboratively with different stakeholders Excellent communications up to and including Management level An expert and creative problem solver and comfortable operating in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. Analytic and problem solving skills Proactive, pragmatic, solution oriented, and service driven approach Strong analytical capabilities and ability to work energetically towards tight deadlines Good knowledge in Payments/ Credit Cards/ Consumer Lending / Consumer Banking / Small Business Banking domain and working experience in the past on the same would be beneficial Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity and inclusion in the workplace accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We comply with all applicable laws in every jurisdiction in which we operate. We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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