VP, Digital Product Management – Authentication & Identity

Wells Fargo

Lead Digital Product Manager handling enterprise authentication platform modernization for Wells Fargo. Overseeing product vision, strategy, and execution in a highly regulated environment.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $119,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the enterprise authentication product vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmap, aligned to business growth, risk posture, and customer experience outcomes
Lead the end‑to‑end modernization of the authentication platform—from legacy tooling through future‑state architecture and experience delivery
Translate complex business requirements, risk signals, and customer journeys into scalable, reusable authentication capabilities
Evaluate and integrate emerging authentication technologies including passkeys, biometrics, device intelligence, and behavioral signals
Drive outcome‑oriented execution from ideation through delivery, measurement, and iteration
Define and evolve strategies for multi‑factor and adaptive authentication, token lifecycle management, step‑up and risk‑based authentication experiences, device binding and device trust frameworks
Lead the transition away from legacy authentication methods toward modern, customer‑friendly, fraud‑resilient approaches
Partner deeply with cybersecurity, fraud, and enterprise risk teams to ensure authentication journeys meet security, regulatory, and compliance standards
Clearly articulate complex authentication concepts to senior executives through compelling storytelling, metrics, and insights
Mentor and develop product managers while elevating product management maturity across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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’ experience related to authentication, identity, or IAM platforms
Experience with passkeys (FIDO2), biometrics, device binding, or adaptive authentication models
Strong working knowledge of: Multi‑factor authentication (MFA)
Authentication tokens (hardware and software)
Identity and access management (IAM) concepts
Proven leadership of enterprise‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives with material customer or risk impact
Experience modernizing or replacing legacy authentication platforms
Background in financial services, fintech, or another highly regulated environment
Familiarity with risk‑based authentication, fraud detection, or digital identity platforms
Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear business and customer value
Strong analytical mindset with experience using data, experimentation, and signals to drive product decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital product managementauthenticationidentity and access management (IAM)multi-factor authentication (MFA)passkeys (FIDO2)biometricsdevice bindingadaptive authenticationauthentication tokensrisk-based authentication

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive-level communicationstorytellingmentoringanalytical mindsetinfluencing stakeholderstranslating technical solutionscollaborationstrategic thinkingcustomer-focused