Senior Principal, AI Portfolio, Adoption & Governance

Associated Bank • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. 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