Senior Lead Digital Product Manager – Testing Strategy & Release Management

Wells Fargo

Senior Lead Digital Product Manager at Wells Fargo overseeing AI testing strategy and release management. Driving disciplined delivery through testing frameworks and lifecycle governance aligned to Responsible AI standards.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI Testing Strategy, Release Management, and Risk Mitigation for complex digital initiatives, ensuring compliance with Responsible AI principles and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in Agile and SAFe environments while driving continuous improvement in testing practices.

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AI Testing StrategyGenerative AI SolutionsRelease Management FrameworksRisk-Based TestingResponsible AI Principles

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Hard Skills

End-to-End Testing StrategyFunctional TestingNon-Functional TestingIntegration TestingModel ValidationDeployment ControlsPost-Release OptimizationMetrics AnalysisDefect AnalysisRelease Readiness Criteria

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCoachingMentoringDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Agile MethodologiesSAFe FrameworkRelease TrainsTesting GovernanceRisk Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Digital Product ManagementAI Lifecycle ManagementComplianceModel Risk ManagementControl Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

act as a senior advisor to leadership on AI testing strategy, release readiness, and execution risk across complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
define and own end-to-end testing strategy for GenAI and Agentic AI solutions, including functional, non-functional, integration, model, security, resilience, and risk-based testing
establish and oversee AI test governance, ensuring testing approaches align to enterprise risk standards, Responsible AI principles, and regulatory expectations
design and manage release management frameworks and release trains to enable coordinated, predictable deployment across multiple teams, platforms, and lines of business
lead execution planning for testing and release activities across scaled delivery models, including Agile and SAFe environments
partner closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Control Management, and Model Risk teams to ensure solutions meet governance and control requirements prior to production
identify, assess, and mitigate testing and release risks for highly complex and ambiguous AI initiatives
develop and socialize release readiness criteria, go/no-go decision frameworks, and post-release validation processes
ensure continuous improvement of testing practices through metrics, defect analysis, post-incident reviews, and lessons learned
translate complex technical, operational, and regulatory requirements into clear testing plans and release execution strategies
provide thought leadership and guidance on emerging best practices for AI testing, deployment controls, and lifecycle management
influence, coach, and mentor delivery teams and peers, setting standards for quality, accountability, and execution excellence consistent with Senior Lead expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of digital product management experience
extensive experience leading enterprise-scale testing and release management for complex digital or AI capabilities
strong experience delivering Generative AI and/or Agentic AI solutions, preferably within highly regulated environments
deep expertise in AI lifecycle management, including testing strategies, deployment controls, monitoring, and post-release optimization
proven experience establishing and managing release trains across multiple teams and platforms
strong understanding of risk-based testing, model validation considerations, data controls, and non-functional testing requirements
demonstrated knowledge of Responsible AI principles, AI governance, and model risk management practices
experience partnering with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Control, and Technology teams to deliver compliant, production-ready solutions
strong executive communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment across matrixed organizations
ability to operate independently and make sound judgments consistent with Senior Lead individual contributor accountability
familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or other scaled delivery methodologies in large enterprise environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust benefits
competitive compensation
programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being