Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, AVP

State Street•Quincy, MA

4d•$90,000 - $157,500

About The Position

This is a leadership position in the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAIO) team. Our primary objective is to lead & drive transformational AI efforts across STT’s processes and functions; partner with business and technology teams to design and implement transformational AI across people, process and technology. As a member of the CDAIO Team, the incumbent will partner with technology teams, third parties, and with stakeholders across different business teams, corporate functions & regions, to identify opportunities & work with business units and various other stakeholders to design and implement transformational Artificial Intelligence, using world class tools and techniques.

Requirements

Experience with strategy, product management, or portfolio support
Strong background in data platforms and data strategy, as well as AI/ML and Generative AI
Being comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to work well with teams, particularly ones that span different reporting lines, cut across multiple functions and geographies
Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
AI Capability & Strategy experience
Experience supporting large-scale implementation programs in consulting or financial services industry
Business Process Re-Engineering – Workflow, AI & Process Automation experience (from current state thru target state and implantation).
8+ years of experience
Ability to build stakeholder networks, effective collaboration and partnership capabilities and ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AI / automation technologies and/or a master’s degree will be an added advantage
Very strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and proven experience in working with large cross functional teams will be a plus

Responsibilities

Support and partner with the business leads to design, assess and address strategic opportunities: from framing up-front work plans to crafting and executing on the analyses and steps outlined in those plans
Identify high-value opportunities by understanding what drives value for clients and a particular Business unit / functional area
Translate strategy into clear product-aligned roadmaps that support design of an end-state that relies on the latest AI offerings
Develop an in-depth understanding of business processes, functions, teams, and incumbent technology
Support rollout & deployment of “self-service” technology platforms; to enable faster adoption of our AI Capabilities
Anchor all phases and aspects of AI opportunity identification, such as data & requirements gathering, (e.g. user stories) baselining, root cause analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data modeling & future state AI designs
Discover the feasibility of technology MVPs and drive the AI strategy, to include all aspects of automation, AI and ML across STT’s footprint
Conduct core project management activities including facilitating meetings, interviewing stakeholders, hosting workshops, documenting findings, and creating stakeholder presentations
Liaise with cross-functional teams to proactively support the CDAIO strategy and address key questions
Create materials required to support future state socialization and execution (eg: Strategy presentations, detailed Requirement & process flow diagrams, job aids, POC’s etc.)
Ensure our delivery team has the highest likelihood of success, and all risks are managed by demonstrating consistent and proactive ownership of assigned responsibilities for standard work products, version control, model lifecycle, and Quality Control
Engage with cross-functional colleagues to capture and express AI strategy execution and requirements & design in business services by contributing to a culture of precision and clarity, strong execution discipline, and high-quality output.

Benefits

our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks