AI Transformation & Strategic Execution - Executive Director

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Next Frontier Capital is seeking an Executive Director for AI Transformation and Strategic Execution. This leadership role involves shaping the firm’s AI agenda, driving business transformation through data-driven strategies and maximizing AI investments' value.

The candidate will be responsible for architecting an impactful AI portfolio, leading a high-performing team, and fostering partnerships across all lines of business. A strong background in management consulting and deep understanding of AI/ML concepts are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or strategic program management.
• Hypothesis-driven problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build sophisticated analytical models.

Responsibilities

• Architect and spearhead the AI portfolio strategy.
• Translate portfolio data into actionable insights.
• Proactively identify and champion high-impact AI opportunities.

Skills

Management consulting

Data-driven solutions

AI/ML concepts

Executive-level communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

This is not a portfolio management role; this is a business transformation role. As a leader for AI Transformation & Strategic Execution, you will act as a strategic change agent, shaping and driving the firm's AI agenda across our global Operations. You won't just track projects; you will architect a value-driven portfolio, challenging the status quo and uncovering ambitious, high-impact opportunities.

As the Executive Director in AI Transformation & Strategic Execution, you will be responsible for transforming complex data and competing priorities into compelling, data-driven narratives that drive alignment, secure buy-in, and inspire action from the firm's most senior leaders. Adept at navigating ambiguity, you will use hypothesis‑driven thinking and sophisticated analytics to bring clarity to complex business challenges, ensuring our AI investments deliver maximum strategic and financial value. You will be the trusted advisor who connects AI capabilities to tangible business outcomes, moving critical work forward that has a firmwide impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and spearhead the AI portfolio strategy, shifting from a management process to a dynamic value‑creation engine focused on measurable business impact
• Translate portfolio data into powerful, data‑driven narratives and actionable insights for executive leadership, focusing on ROI, strategic alignment, and business impact. You will own executive reporting and communication on program performance and outcomes
• Proactively identify and champion high‑impact, "big bet" AI opportunities, challenging teams to think beyond incremental improvements and pursue transformative outcomes
• Develop and deploy robust analytical frameworks and governance models to rigorously assess, prioritize, and measure the success of all AI initiatives from intake to scaling
• Cultivate and lead a high‑performing team of strategic thinkers and execution experts, fostering a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, intellectual curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of results
• Act as an accelerator for the teams you support, proactively clearing roadblocks and resolving key escalations to ensure strategic objectives are met
• Champion best practices in strategic planning, change management, and benefits realization across the organization
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, leveraging data‑backed insights and compelling storytelling to influence key business decisions and guide the firm’s AI investment strategy
• Forge strategic partnerships across all Lines of Business (LoBs), driving alignment on ambitious goals and orchestrating complex, cross‑functional change initiatives to ensure successful implementation
• Masterfully communicate program strategy, performance, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and enterprise‑wide alignment

Required Qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic program management, with a demonstrated track record of leading large‑scale business transformation initiatives
• Hypothesis‑driven problem solver with the ability to dissect complex, ambiguous problems and architect elegant, data‑driven solutions
• Mastery of executive‑level communication; able to distill complex analyses into simple, compelling narratives using PowerPoint and build sophisticated analytical models in Excel to support your arguments
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts and their practical application to solve real‑world business challenges and drive value
• A bias for action and an entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable challenging the status quo and relentlessly driving outcomes in a large, matrixed organization
• Exceptional influencing and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to build trust and consensus with senior executives, cross‑functional partners, and technical teams alike

Preferred Qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx) is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree required; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.