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Kim Johnson

Kim Johnson

Strategic Product Leader | Digital Transformation Specialist

Location icon Pleasanton, CA, USA

About

I’m a seasoned professional with extensive experience across product transformation, business strategy, digital innovation, and process improvement. Over the course of my career, I have mastered the art of connecting strategic goals with actionable outcomes. My work spans leading complex portfolio governance, designing customer-centric digital solutions, and enabling cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. I excel at transforming ambiguity into clarity, turning ideas into actionable plans, and ensuring seamless execution. My experience encompasses diverse industries such as financial services, telecommunications, and digital strategy. I’ve driven transformative initiatives, including large-scale system integrations, AI-driven engagement platforms, and enterprise-wide governance models. Beyond my professional endeavors, I’ve made a tangible impact through community leadership roles, spearheading wildfire risk reduction initiatives and fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders. With certifications in Agile frameworks, Six Sigma, and business architecture, I bring a holistic, value-driven approach to every challenge.

Job Categories

Consulting
Program and Project Management
Product Management

Industries

Financial Services
Non-Profit
Technology
Digital Strategy & Innovation
B2B and B2C Platforms

Top Skills

Go-to-Market Strategy
Agile Product Management
Process Optimization
Technical Product Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Digital Transformation
Impact Analysis
Portfolio Management
Risk Mitigation
Available
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What I Offer

I specialize in enabling organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and product strategy.

Strategic Product Development

Crafting and executing roadmaps that deliver measurable value.

Governance and Process Optimization

Enhancing transparency and alignment across portfolios.

AI-Driven Solutions

Leveraging data to optimize customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Ask Me About

Scaled Agile Framework
Product Roadmaps
Digital Transformation
Governance Standards
Impact Analysis
AI-Driven Data Platforms
Stakeholder Engagement
Portfolio Management
Process Improvement
Risk Mitigation
Strategic Visioning
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Strategic Portfolio Management

Description
For: Product teams and executives seeking better alignment. Develop governance frameworks and streamline operations to ensure portfolio-wide success.
Outcomes
mproved transparency, enhanced collaboration, and measurable progress toward strategic objectives.

Product Roadmap Design

Description
For: Teams launching or maturing digital products. Craft roadmaps that align business goals with technical feasibility and market demand.
Outcomes
Clear pathways to product delivery and stronger customer satisfaction.

Agile Enablement Coaching

Description
For: Teams transitioning to Agile or scaling Agile practices. Train and guide teams on best practices for Scaled Agile Framework and Scrum methodologies.
Outcomes
Higher productivity, reduced inefficiencies, and empowered teams.

Digital Innovation Consulting

Description
For: Teams exploring AI and cutting-edge digital solutions. Guide implementation of innovative technologies to optimize workflows and enhance customer engagement.
Outcomes
Streamlined operations and improved customer satisfaction.

Wisdom at Work

Notable Roles

Portfolio Alignment Lead – Wells Fargo

Spearheaded governance and alignment across 13 products in Marketing and Consumer Data & AI platforms, driving strategic transformation.

Senior Technical Product Manager – Wells Fargo

Developed product roadmaps and managed triage processes for innovative digital products such as AI-driven engagement engines and document management platforms

Treasurer, Volunteer Board Member – Diablo Fire Safe Council

Delivered critical community initiatives by streamlining financial oversight and project management for wildfire risk reduction.

Areas of Expertise

Digital Product Transformation

Crafting strategies and delivering solutions that enhance customer engagement and streamline operations.

Cross-Functional Governance

Building alignment across diverse teams to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide solutions.

Scaled Agile Leadership

Establishing best practices and standards to enable teams to operate at peak efficiency.

Key Achievements

Improving Portfolio Governance

Established a robust governance model, enabling seamless alignment across technology, architecture, and Agile teams at Wells Fargo

Leading System Integrations

Directed the integration of Wachovia and Wells Fargo’s financial systems, simplifying processes and retiring redundant systems.

Driving Community Resilience

Organized vegetation management initiatives, reducing wildfire risks for communities while enhancing local collaboration.

Wisdom is...bringing life experience, education and balance to situations to solve problems and lead others.

Summary of Skills

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