Transformation Lead - AI Edge Program

Apollo Management Holdings • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Apollo Global Management is seeking a high-potential individual to join the Transformation team to Lead our Edge Program. The Edge program is designed to incubate AI-fluent, transformation-capable talent who can partner with business and engineering teams to drive mission-critical AI initiatives across the firm. The AI Edge Lead will be responsible for leading and executing key strategic and operational initiatives across the firm and will champion process improvement practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement and performance measurement. In this role, the Lead will partner closely with business leaders, AI associates, and our engineering teams to provide a unique perspective and evaluate emerging technologies and AI trends that can disrupt and enhance our business.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in data/AI product management, engineering, and/or transformation-focused roles in industry or consulting
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Strong AI/ML fluency with experience in applied machine learning, data engineering, or automation.
• Proven ability to work directly with senior stakeholders, especially in financial services or capital markets, to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Superior presentation and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in data science/AI)
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks
• Experience in financial services, alternative asset management, or enterprise-scale transformation programs
• Exposure to Agile delivery methods and DevOps principles

Responsibilities

• Lead AI-driven initiatives: Support the redesign and reimagination of end-to-end processes using emerging technologies, including but not limited to AI, ML, NLP, automation, etc.
• Oversee the implementation of AI-driven projects across the organization, providing insights, recommendations and best practices
• Value creation: Lead business case and benefit realization discussions with respect to various transformation initiatives and build out frameworks for AI benefit realization
• Solution design: Partner with senior investment professionals and business leaders to translate complex business challenges into AI-enabled solutions that drive measurable impact.
• Partnership: Collaborate across engineering, product, and strategy teams to design and deliver scalable AI products, from proof-of-concept through production deployment.
• Change leadership: Serve as a connector between technical experts and business stakeholders, ensuring AI solutions are practical, adoptable, and aligned with firm priorities.
• Executive communication: Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations for senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, outcomes, and business implications of AI initiatives.
• Knowledge development: Design and develop best practices, build out playbooks, and help scale AI adoption across Apollo’s businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees