Global Head, Enterprise Product Innovation

WEX Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Global Head of Enterprise Product Innovation, where you'll lead a dynamic team to create cutting-edge digital products that redefine B2B payments and mobility. This role is perfect for a strategic innovator passionate about leveraging emerging technologies like AI and data science. You'll engage with senior leadership and influence innovation strategies at a Fortune 500 firm. If you're ready to transform bold ideas into impactful solutions and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product management experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong background in fintech and B2B financial products.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategic vision for next-gen enterprise products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product delivery.

Skills

Product Management

Digital Product Innovation

AI and Machine Learning

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Customer Insights

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technology

Tools

SaaS Platforms

APIs

Analytics Platforms

Job description

Remote, with a requirement to reside within 30 miles of one of the following locations : Portland, ME; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; or San Jose, CA.

About the Role :

At WEX Inc., we’re reimagining the future of B2B payments, benefits, and mobility. As the Global Head of Enterprise Product Innovation, you will lead a forward-thinking, high-impact team charged with building cutting-edge products that deliver exceptional value to our customers and drive the next wave of growth.

This role is tailor-made for a product leader whose passion lies at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and fintech. If you thrive on creating breakthrough digital experiences and building transformative products from the ground up, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage regularly with senior leadership, including C-level executives, and influence innovation strategy at a Fortune 500 company.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Innovation & Excellence, you will focus on developing new-to-market digital products and platforms that harness emerging technologies—particularly AI, data science, and automation. You’ll drive product innovation from concept to prototype to MVP, collaborating with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver disruptive solutions at speed and scale.

If you're a strategic product innovator who thrives in zero-to-one environments and has a passion for transforming bold ideas into real-world impact, we’d love to meet you.

How You'll Make an Impact :

Strategic Product Innovation :

Define and lead the strategic vision for next-gen enterprise products, aligned to WEX’s broader innovation and growth priorities.

Own a portfolio of early-stage initiatives with a focus on high-value, high-impact opportunities.

Partner with corporate and digital strategy teams to identify whitespace and emerging technology trends.

Tech-Forward Execution :

Champion the use of AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time data in creating scalable, differentiated product experiences.

Guide rapid product discovery and experimentation cycles, turning insights into MVPs with speed and agility.

Inspire and lead a cross-functional team of product managers, engineers, and designers in building innovative, customer-centric solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership :

Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and go-to-market teams to ensure seamless product delivery.

Act as a connector between the innovation team and WEX leadership—clearly communicating progress, pivots, and performance metrics.

Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning across product and tech teams.

Innovation Operations :

Establish and refine frameworks for product lifecycle management, with clear stage gates and outcome-based milestones.

Track, measure, and report on the performance and ROI of innovation efforts.

Ensure technical feasibility, customer desirability, and business viability in every initiative.

Experience You'll Bring :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, technology, or a related field.

7+ years of product management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Strong background in leading digital product innovation from concept through launch.

Fintech industry experience or strong familiarity with B2B financial products.

Technical Acumen :

Deep understanding of data-driven product development, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native technologies.

Hands-on experience working with AI / ML, APIs, analytics platforms, and scalable architecture.

Proven success in applying agile methodologies, rapid prototyping, and test-and-learn strategies.

Leadership & Strategic Thinking :

Visionary leader who can identify long-term opportunities while delivering short-term wins.

Proven ability to influence across functions and at all levels of an organization.

Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a track record of growing top-performing product teams.

Adept at uncovering deep customer insights through qualitative and quantitative methods.

Experience applying design thinking and product discovery frameworks to develop elegant, user-centered solutions.

Who You Are :

A strategic, systems-level thinker with a strong grasp of technology, business drivers, and the fintech landscape.

A creative problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

A collaborative leader who fosters inclusive teamwork and values diverse perspectives.

A compelling storyteller who can clearly articulate complex ideas to any audience.

A passionate innovator who constantly pushes boundaries to redefine what’s possible.

Join us to build the future of WEX.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range : $143,000.00 - $190,000.00