Genai adoption project director

Join our Group Functions Analytics Team!

Collaborating with the AVP, AI Adoption, the Generative AI Project Director will partner with leaders and teams to explore reimagining work, set GenAI adoption goals, conduct comprehensive assessments, devise action plans, and facilitate the integration of GenAI into daily operations, driving change from incremental efficiencies to transformative impact.

How will you contribute:

Collaborate with the Global and segment Communications teams to plan and implement communications that build awareness and support among colleagues. Additionally, work with the Talent Development team to create learning and upskilling programs for colleagues worldwide.

Furthermore, engage with the Advanced Analytics team, channeling their expertise in analytics solutions, and support AI Ambassadors and Champions across the organization in implementing their AI activation plans. To be successful in the role, the candidate must be an excellent driver to get results, possess experience in management consulting, business optimization, transformation, and enablement.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Alignment and Opportunity Identification:
   • Collaborate with leaders to identify challenges and opportunities for transformation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
   • Facilitate visioning sessions with leadership to align on strategic objectives and collaborate with business leaders to define critical metrics enhanced by AI.
2. Workflow Assessment and Innovative Solution Development:
   • Conduct in-depth evaluations to identify inefficiencies and areas for AI value addition.
   • Inspire new ways of working by facilitating and co-creating innovative solutions with business teams.
3. Creative Workshops and Partner Engagement:
   • Lead workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster creative thinking and generate ideas for AI solutions.
   • Engage with team members to reimagine processes, uncover opportunities, and lead activation through workshops.
4. Strategic Implementation and Support:
   • Provide guidance in implementing AI solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
   • Build support for AI adoption, ensuring a smooth transition, and coaching colleagues and teams.
5. Readiness Assessment and Roadmap Development:
   • Conduct assessments to determine readiness for AI integration and develop comprehensive activation plans across roles and functions.
   • Develop and lead multi-functional squads for projects.
6. Data-Driven Monitoring and Impact Evaluation:
   • Use data-driven approaches to monitor progress and measure AI adoption, making necessary adjustments.
   • Produce Impact Reports evaluating the impact of AI solutions.
7. Knowledge Sharing and Trend Monitoring:
   • Foster a collaborative environment and nurture and grow supporters and networks.
   • Stay updated on AI trends.
   • Drive the evolution of the AI prompt library.
8. Friction Point Resolution and Role Adaptation:
   • Identify and resolve friction points to ensure a seamless transition to AI-enabled processes.
   • Adapt responsibilities as the AI program evolves and act as an internal consultant and trusted advisor.
9. Deliverable Creation:
   • Produce GenAI Opportunity Assessments, Visionary Solutions Presentations, and Transformation Roadmaps.
   • Develop a re-usable framework and templates to scale the approach.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years+ of leadership experience translating ideas into initiatives and actionable plans, particularly in guiding cross-functional teams. Experience in analytics or AI transformation is preferred.
• 5 years+ leading large complex cross-functional projects.
• Excellent strong work ethic and proactive approach.
• Experience in developing strategies, roadmaps, and operating models focused on technology transformation or AI solutions.
• Facilitating exploratory and co-creation sessions to foster the adoption of analytics, AI, or emerging technologies with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or certification in Artificial Intelligence.
• Change Management.
• Six Sigma or similar certification.
• Human-centered Design/Design Thinking.
• Agile methodologies.

What can we offer?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment:

Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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