Lead Program/Project Manager, Generative AI Initiatives

About this role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Lead Program/Project Manager to spearhead our Generative AI initiatives. This role is critical in driving the successful development, implementation, and governance of cutting-edge AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of program leadership, technical acumen in AI/LLMs, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

Program & Project Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end Generative AI initiatives, including strategic showcases, Agentic AI workflows, Workshops, and significant initiatives
• Organize, facilitate, and drive recurring program stand-ups and strategic workshops for various GenAI teams
• Manage product delivery roles and ensure alignment across all Generative AI programs.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively across all assigned initiatives.

Technology Strategy & Execution:

• Coordinate the development and deployment of AI-driven applications and agentic workflows utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Ensure architecture and design adhere to enterprise standards for scalability, security, compliance, and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to guide technical direction and ensure the delivery of high-quality, robust solutions.
• Assist with Model Risk Management (MRM) documentation and support last-mile activities for AI solution deployment.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to GenAI-related policies, internal controls, and risk treatment frameworks.
• Actively participate in governance workshops to define engagement models and contribute to roadmap planning for AI initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders.
• Host and contribute to critical meetings, including strategic reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Provide timely and structured updates through various channels, including weekly trackers and application sunrise

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives to provide technological solutions with broad impact for cross functional businesses and technology teams
• Act as a key participant in providing strategic business solutions to companywide technology initiatives
• Evaluate highly complex business problems and provide subject matter knowledge proficiency for technology initiatives
• Define and lead detailed research on business and technology requests to develop efficient and accurate functional requirements
• Make decisions in highly complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of domain and technology applications, and which influence companywide technology solutions
• Lead project or systems documentation, and monitor and manage project schedules and deliverables
• Collaborate and consult with business and technology teams to provide comprehensive technological solutions for complex business problems
• Ensure communication and information flow between business and technology teams

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Business Systems Data and Business Systems Designing experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading and managing complex technology programs and projects, particularly within the AI/ML or Generative AI domain
• Solid understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI-driven application development, and agentic workflows
• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and risk standards
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams and senior leadership
• Experience with governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance in a regulated environment is a plus
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)

Job Expectations:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in AI model interpretation, data analysis, and emerging technologies
• This role is not open to sponsorship
• Hybrid model 3 days in the office

Location:

125 High St. - Boston, Massachusetts 02110

300 S Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

150 E 42nd St. - New York, NY 10017

Pay Range

Reflected 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.
$143,000.00 - $224,000.00
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:
3 Sep 2025
* 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 unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Applicants with Disabilities

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: WellsFargo-R-486681-2

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-29T18:12:03