Executive AI Strategy Director & Global Tech Programs Lead

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Frontier Capital is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Technology to lead complex, multi-functional technology programs across the firm, aligning business and technical objectives while navigating ambiguity.

You will partner with senior leaders to define technology priorities, manage resources and risks, develop stakeholder relationships, and mentor team members as you drive innovation and policy development that shapes the firm’s technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management in large organizations
• Strong background in technology strategy and advisory roles
• Proven ability to break down complex objectives into actionable tasks and manage lifecycle
• Experience presenting reports to executives and influencing decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and presentation tools; familiarity with AI-enabled workflows

Responsibilities

• Lead the development technology strategy and priorities, and execution and delivery across the technology and business teams
• Scope problems, identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and qualify the implications and “so whats”
• Conduct research and analysis on technology trends and innovation opportunities and perform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sources
• Work with team to develop work plans to test / evaluate strategies and insights which could span process improvement, organizational change, and functional strategy efforts
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and communications
• Advise and influence senior leaders and executives on key business decisions and major change initiatives
• Develop deep trust-based advisor relationships with key stakeholders and ensure client is satisfied throughout engagement
• Work collaboratively with team members across lines of business and cross-functional teams; maintain composure and presence in difficult stakeholder meets
• Identify potential roadblocks / obstacles and escape issues as needed

Skills

AI

Cloud computing

Data analytics

Emerging technologies

Consulting background

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Executive briefing

Tools

AI-powered applications

Job description

Next Frontier Capital is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Technology to lead complex, multi-functional technology programs across the firm, aligning business and technical objectives while navigating ambiguity.

You will partner with senior leaders to define technology priorities, manage resources and risks, develop stakeholder relationships, and mentor team members as you drive innovation and policy development that shapes the firm’s technology landscape.