Director, AI Tech Lead - PGIM Technology (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Prudential Financial; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Pension plan (company-funded)

Job summary

Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ, seeks a Director, AI Technical Lead to own end-to-end AI initiatives across PGIM Technology and partners, identifying high-value use cases and delivering measurable business impact. You will translate business needs into scalable AI solutions and run disciplined program governance.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, fluency in AI concepts, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through pilots to production, ensuring value realization and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, technology delivery, or strategic initiatives with AI focus.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, generative AI, and data platforms.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and delivering enterprise programs with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI program delivery from concept to production, including pilots and scaling.
• Establish governance, steering committees, status reporting, and risk management.
• Coordinate across data, engineering, architecture, cyber, legal/compliance, and business teams.
• Drive adoption, track realized value, and embed AI into business workflows.

Job description

Job Classification:Technology - Engineering & CloudPGIM is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, AI Technical Lead to lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise AI initiatives across PGIM Technology and business partners.This role will focus on identifying, prioritizing, and scaling high-value AI use cases, ensuring alignment to business outcomes, and driving measurable impact through disciplined program governance and execution.The ideal candidate blends business acumen, AI fluency, and strong program leadership to translate opportunities into scalable solutions.What You Will Do:AI Strategy Execution & Use Case DevelopmentPartner with business leaders (investments, operations, distribution, risk) to identify and prioritize AI use cases aligned to strategic objectivesTranslate business problems into clear AI opportunities, including value hypotheses, feasibility, and implementation roadmapsBuild and maintain an enterprise AI use case pipeline, including prioritization based on ROI, complexity, and scalabilityDefine success criteria, KPIs, and business outcomes for each initiativeEnd-to-End AI Program ManagementLead the delivery of AI programs from concept to production, including pilots, scaling, and adoptionEstablish and run program governance, including steering committees, status reporting, and risk/issue managementCoordinate across data, engineering, architecture, cyber, legal/compliance, and business teams to ensure successful executionManage dependencies across concurrent AI initiatives and ensure alignment to enterprise technology strategyBusiness Engagement & Value RealizationAct as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technology teams for AI initiativesEnsure solutions are business-led and outcome-driven, not technology-led experimentsTrack and report realized value (cost savings, productivity gains, revenue enablement, risk reduction)Drive adoption and integration into business workflows to ensure sustained impactAI Productization & ScalingTransition successful pilots into scaled, production-grade AI solutionsPartner with architecture and engineering to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, reusable, and integrated into enterprise platformsPromote standardization through reusable components, patterns, and AI capabilities (e.g., copilots, knowledge assistants, automation frameworks)Governance, Risk & Responsible AIEnsure all AI initiatives adhere to enterprise governance, model risk management, and regulatory expectationsPartner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to implement responsible AI practicesEstablish controls for data usage, model transparency, and monitoringExecutive Reporting & CommunicationProvide clear, concise executive reporting on AI portfolio progress, risks, and outcomesDevelop materials for senior leadership, including CTO, business heads, and executive committeesHighlight key decisions, trade-offs, and investment prioritiesWhat You Will Bring10+ years of experience in program management, technology delivery, or strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on AI, data, or digital transformationProven experience delivering cross-functional enterprise programs with measurable business outcomesStrong understanding of AI/ML concepts, generative AI, and data platforms (not hands-on modeling required, but fluency expected)Experience working in or with asset management, financial services, or regulated industriesDemonstrated ability to translate business needs into technology solutionsStrong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior executivesStructured, disciplined approach to governance, prioritization, and executionAbility to operate in a matrixed, global organizationWhat Sets This Role ApartDirect impact on PGIM’s enterprise AI agenda and business transformationOwnership of a high-visibility portfolio of AI initiatives tied to measurable outcomesOpportunity to shape how AI is embedded into investment, operations, and client workflowsWhat we offer you:Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).Company-funded pension plan.Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. 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