Director, AI Deployment Engineer

BlackRock • New York, NY

1d • $215,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About This Role BlackRock is seeking a Director, AI Deployment Engineer to lead the deployment and continuous improvement of artificial intelligence capabilities across Business Operations within the Technology & Operations organization. This role focuses on translating AI strategy into durable, production-ready solutions that are embedded into real operational workflows. You will lead AI deployments from pilot through scaled adoption, identify agentic and workflow-based automation opportunities, and partner closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and product teams throughout the lifecycle. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys working across teams, navigating ambiguity, and ensuring AI solutions deliver measurable value once live. Team Overview The Technology Development Operations Team (TDO) drives AI-enabled automation and integration across the Technology & Operations organization. The team partners with Aladdin Engineering, AI Labs, and other technology teams to deliver scalable, production-grade AI capabilities that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance user experience.

Requirements

• Experience deploying technology solutions into production business environments, ideally involving AI, automation, or advanced analytics
• Strong ability to analyze business processes and translate operational needs into deployable solutions
• Experience working across technical and non-technical teams to drive outcomes
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and prioritizing work across multiple initiatives
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in accessible terms

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts, including agentic systems or intelligent workflows
• Experience partnering with engineering teams on AI platforms, APIs, or data pipelines
• Exposure to automation technologies or operational tooling
• Ability to use data and user feedback to inform improvements
• We value learning agility and transferable skills. If you are excited about deploying AI at scale, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end deployment of AI technologies into live operational environments
• Running structured business process reviews to identify AI and agentic automation opportunities
• Partnering with domain experts to understand workflows, constraints, and success metrics
• Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and platform teams during design, build, testing, and release
• Serving as the primary business-facing partner during deployment to ensure solutions are usable, reliable, and scalable
• Establishing post-deployment feedback loops and translating insights into prioritized enhancements
• Monitoring adoption, performance, and operational risk, and driving continuous improvement
• Contributing to deployment standards, playbooks, and guidelines for AI delivery across Business Operations
• Supporting governance, documentation, and readiness activities to enable responsible AI adoption

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees