About the Role We are seeking a visionary Technology Director to lead our Product & Release Engineering Enablement function. This is a high-impact, director-level role reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, responsible for driving cross-cutting product and release engineering strategies that support the entire CDXO portfolio.
Wells Fargo is a global leader in financial services, committed to transforming how we build and deliver technology through innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on developer experience. Within our Chief Development Experience Office (CDXO), we are reimagining the future of software delivery-one that is secure, scalable, and developer-centric. CDXO leads the modernization of engineering platforms and workflows, integrating GenAI-powered capabilities across the SDLC to accelerate development, improve engineering quality, and streamline release decisioning. Through intuitive tools, automation, and platform strategies, we empower thousands of developers across the enterprise to build with speed, safety, and satisfaction.
This role ensures alignment across product teams and drives a cohesive product line vision, while coordinating cross-product release dependencies to enable successful and timely delivery. It leads CDXO Product adoption strategies, fosters strong partnerships with the developer community, and enhances developer experience, productivity, and satisfaction.
In this role, you will:Product & Portfolio Alignment - Drive a unified product line strategy across CDXO platforms aligned with enterprise goals and developer needs.
- Coordinate cross-product release dependencies and delivery timelines.
Developer Experience & Productivity Engineering - Champion developer-centric workflows and frictionless delivery through scalable platforms.
- Lead adoption strategies that enhance developer productivity and engineering quality.
Release Engineering & Decisioning - Design frameworks for release orchestration, decisioning, and risk-aware velocity optimization.
- Ensure product readiness and compliance across release cycles.
Lifecycle & Governance Oversight - Oversee lifecycle management, third-party governance, vulnerability and compliance, and vendor relationships.
- Partner with cybersecurity, risk, and compliance to embed secure-by-design principles.
Enablement Content & Learning Strategy - Define and execute training strategies with internal and external learning partners.
- Deliver high-quality onboarding, documentation, and enablement experiences.
Metrics & Continuous Improvement - Track key metrics for product adoption, developer satisfaction, and platform effectiveness.
- Use insights to drive continuous improvement and platform evolution.
Financial Stewardship & Strategic Planning - Lead resource planning and financial oversight for enablement platforms.
- Influence investment decisions and roadmap priorities across CDXO and partners.
Leadership & Culture - Lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and talent development.
- Influence stakeholders across all levels to drive alignment and adoption.
Required Qualifications: - 8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 8+ years in technology leadership, product management, Software development or platform engineering within complex, regulated environments
- 4+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications:
Technical Depth - Strong expertise in Application Development, API, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift), with experience in secure software supply chains and platform engineering.
Strategic Vision - Proven ability to translate enterprise goals into scalable platform strategies and measurable engineering outcomes, with a focus on developer experience and release velocity.
Developer Empathy & Enablement - Deep understanding of developer workflows, pain points, and productivity drivers. Passion for building intuitive tools and enablement platforms that improve engineering quality and satisfaction.
Risk & Compliance Acumen - Experience integrating enterprise risk frameworks and compliance requirements into platform design, release decisioning, and lifecycle governance.
Regulated Industry Background - Prior experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries, with an understanding of the balance between innovation and control.
Education & Leadership - Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and influencing across complex organizations.
Job Expectations: - This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- This position has a hybrid schedule
Pay RangeReflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$215,000.00 - $355,000.00
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:7 Oct 2025
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.
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