Director, AI Tech Lead

Prudential Financial

. Partner with business leaders in investments, operations, distribution, and risk to identify and prioritize AI use cases aligned to strategic objectives .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing AI programs from concept to production, ensuring alignment with business objectives and governance standards. Proficient in translating business needs into technology solutions while driving adoption and integration of AI initiatives across enterprise platforms.

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AI Program ManagementStakeholder ManagementGovernance and Risk ManagementAI/ML Concepts FluencyCross-Functional Program Delivery

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Hard Skills

AI Use Case DevelopmentData Pipeline ManagementKPI DefinitionImplementation RoadmapsValue Hypothesis CreationProgram GovernanceRisk ManagementBusiness Outcome MeasurementAI Solution ScalingDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Structured ApproachDisciplined ExecutionSenior Executive EngagementMatrix Organization NavigationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Data PlatformsEnterprise AI SolutionsAutomation FrameworksKnowledge AssistantsCopilots

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustriesModel Risk ManagementResponsible AI Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business leaders in investments, operations, distribution, and risk to identify and prioritize AI use cases aligned to strategic objectives
Translate business problems into AI opportunities, including value hypotheses, feasibility, and implementation roadmaps
Build and maintain an enterprise AI use case pipeline, prioritizing based on ROI, complexity, and scalability
Define success criteria, KPIs, and business outcomes for initiatives
Lead AI programs from concept to production, including pilots, scaling, and adoption
Establish and run program governance, including steering committees, status reporting, and risk/issue management
Coordinate data, engineering, architecture, cyber, legal/compliance, and business teams
Manage dependencies across concurrent AI initiatives and align execution to enterprise technology strategy
Interface between business stakeholders and technology teams for AI initiatives
Track and report realized value, including cost savings, productivity gains, revenue enablement, and risk reduction
Drive adoption and integration into business workflows
Transition successful pilots into scaled, production-grade AI solutions
Partner with architecture and engineering to deliver secure, compliant, reusable solutions integrated into enterprise platforms
Promote reusable AI components, patterns, and capabilities such as copilots, knowledge assistants, and automation frameworks
Ensure AI initiatives adhere to enterprise governance, model risk management, and regulatory expectations
Implement responsible AI practices and controls for data usage, model transparency, and monitoring
Provide executive reporting on AI portfolio progress, risks, and outcomes
Develop materials for senior leadership, including the CTO, business heads, and executive committees
Highlight key decisions, trade-offs, and investment priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in program management, technology delivery, or strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on AI, data, or digital transformation
Proven experience delivering cross-functional enterprise programs with measurable business outcomes
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, generative AI, and data platforms (not hands-on modeling required, but fluency expected)
Experience working in or with asset management, financial services, or regulated industries
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technology solutions
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior executives
Structured, disciplined approach to governance, prioritization, and execution
Ability to operate in a matrixed, global organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period)
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program
Identity verification technologies may be used as part of the hiring process