About the role
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This role supports the development and execution of the organization’s AI and innovation roadmap, with emphasis on generative AI, conversational AI, and other evolving technologies that can improve member, employee, and operational outcomes
The Director partners across business and technology teams to translate business needs, market trends, and technical possibilities into practical use cases, pilots, proofs of value, and adoption recommendations, in a regulated financial services environment.
Provides leadership for AI experimentation, vendor evaluation, proof-of-concept design, and implementation readiness in partnership Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity,Decision Intelligence, and other stakeholders, while aligning work to established innovation, security, compliance, risk management, and architecture standards.
Serves as a subject matter resource to leaders by identifying where AI and emerging technology capabilities may improve productivity, strengthen decision support, and enable future-ready capabilities based on validated pilots, user feedback, and market sensing.
Guides the identification, evaluation, prioritization, and early-stage incubation of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies that support organizational strategy and improve operational effectiveness.
Leads a small team and may coordinate consultants, contractors, or cross-functional contributors supporting assigned innovation initiatives.
Salary range is $92,988.00 - $130,183.20/annually. Job Grade, EX 16. Final salary is dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Remote work is not available for candidates residing in, or planning to reside in: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, LA, ME, MA, MD, MN, MT, ND, NY, NY, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SD, VT, WA or WI.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
·Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, engineering, or a related field required or equivalent experience.