Senior Principal, AI Portfolio, Adoption & Governance

Associated Bank • Chicago, IL

7d • $144,830 - $248,280 • Onsite

About The Position

At Associated Bank, we're building the future of banking through responsible and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence. As our AI Portfolio, Adoption & Governance Senior Principal, you will help shape how AI investments are prioritized, governed, adopted, and measured across the enterprise. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence enterprise strategy, and drive meaningful business outcomes through AI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Information Systems, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in portfolio management, governance, strategic planning, business transformation, program management, consulting, product management, technology management, financial analysis, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing business cases, governance frameworks, operating models, investment recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes across complex organizations without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting AI, data and analytics, digital transformation, innovation, or emerging technology initiatives.
• Experience within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI principles, portfolio management, investment governance, and value realization practices.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Change Management, Portfolio Management, AI Governance, Data Governance, or Risk Management certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise AI portfolio, including use-case intake, evaluation, prioritization, and investment governance.
• Drive executive-level portfolio reviews, decision-making forums, and strategic planning discussions.
• Develop and enhance AI governance frameworks, operating models, policies, and accountability processes.
• Partner with business, technology, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and security teams to align AI initiatives with enterprise priorities.
• Establish methods to measure AI adoption, business value, ROI, and benefits realization.
• Lead enterprise AI literacy, training, communications, and change enablement programs.
• Build and support the AI Champion network to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the organization.
• Deliver executive reporting and insights on portfolio performance, investments, adoption, and business outcomes.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior