AI Initiatives Lead, VP

Alpha End-to-End Product SolutionsThe OpportunityState Street Alpha’s End‑to‑End Product Solutions organization is seeking a Vice President of AI Enablement to help shape, prioritize, and scale AI across one of the most sophisticated front‑to‑back investment servicing platforms in the industry.This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. You will define and drive the AI agenda across Alpha Services - translating real business problems into scalable AI solutions, forging critical partnerships, and ensuring ideas move rapidly from concept to production.If you are energized by building momentum around AI, influencing senior leaders, and turning emerging capabilities into tangible client and business outcomes, this role offers both visibility and ownership.About the Team:The End‑to‑End Product Solutions team brings together product development, architecture, client solution management, and product strategy, planning, and enablement.This role sits within the Product Strategy, Planning & Enablement group and works closely with senior leadership across Product, Technology, Sales, and external ecosystem partners.Key Responsibilities:As VP of AI Enablement, you will act as both strategic catalyst and execution leader, responsible for advancing AI adoption across Alpha:Own the AI use‑case agendaIdentify and analyze high‑value business problems and assess their suitability for AI‑driven solutionsLead intake, review, prioritization, and governance of AI use casesScale AI across the organizationDesign and refine a standardized AI enablement framework to move from experimentation to enterprise‑scale executionEstablish repeatable processes that accelerate delivery while maintaining rigor and governanceDrive execution from concept to productionCoordinate and lead AI, digital, and automation initiatives across Alpha ServicesRun proof‑of‑concepts and shepherd ideas through to real‑world implementationPartner with senior leadersWork closely with senior management and product leadership to shape AI strategy and investment prioritiesDistill complex technical and analytical topics into clear, actionable insights for executive audiencesBuild and manage the AI ecosystemOwn and grow relationships with key internal and external partnersCraft strategic alliances that expand Alpha’s AI capabilities and speed to marketMeasure impact and continuously improveIdentify business investment needs and define methods to track execution and outcomesCapture lessons learned and embed feedback loops to strengthen future initiativesAct as a trusted product and domain expertMaintain deep knowledge of State Street’s end‑to‑end product offeringsProvide consultative guidance across the organizationSupport go‑to‑market successPartner with Sales to lead go‑to‑market efforts for new AI‑enabled solutions demonstrating strong product‑market fitWhat We’re Looking For:Alpha End-to-End Product SolutionsReporting Manager: Roy DevroyThe OpportunityState Street Alpha’s End to End Product Solutions organization is seeking a Vice President of AI Enablement to help shape, prioritize, and scale AI across one of the most sophisticated front to back investment servicing platforms in the industry.This is a high impact, hands on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution. You will define and drive the AI agenda across Alpha Services - translating real business problems into scalable AI solutions, forging critical partnerships, and ensuring ideas move rapidly from concept to production.If you are energized by building momentum around AI, influencing senior leaders, and turning emerging capabilities into tangible client and business outcomes, this role offers both visibility and ownership.About the Team:The End to End Product Solutions team brings together product development, architecture, client solution management, and product strategy, planning, and enablement.This role sits within the Product Strategy, Planning & Enablement group and works closely with senior leadership across Product, Technology, Sales, and external ecosystem partners.Key Responsibilities:As VP of AI Enablement, you will act as both strategic catalyst and execution leader, responsible for advancing AI adoption across Alpha:• Own the AI use case agendao Identify and analyze high value business problems and assess their suitability for AI driven solutionso Lead intake, review, prioritization, and governance of AI use cases• Scale AI across the organizationo Design and refine a standardized AI enablement framework to move from experimentation to enterprise scale executiono Establish repeatable processes that accelerate delivery while maintaining rigor and governance• Drive execution from concept to productiono Coordinate and lead AI, digital, and automation initiatives across Alpha Serviceso Run proof of concepts and shepherd ideas through to real world implementation• Partner with senior leaderso Work closely with senior management and product leadership to shape AI strategy and investment prioritieso Distill complex technical and analytical topics into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences• Build and manage the AI ecosystemo Own and grow relationships with key internal and external partnerso Craft strategic alliances that expand Alpha’s AI capabilities and speed to market• Measure impact and continuously improveo Identify business investment needs and define methods to track execution and outcomeso Capture lessons learned and embed feedback loops to strengthen future initiatives• Act as a trusted product and domain experto Maintain deep knowledge of State Street’s end to end product offeringso Provide consultative guidance across the organization• Support go to market successo Partner with Sales to lead go to market efforts for new AI enabled solutions demonstrating strong product market fitWhat We’re Looking For:• Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalent• Experience enabling AI in Financial Services, including building and managing strategic partnerships• Strong ability to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders• Proven relationship builder with the credibility to influence across functions and levels• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including coaching less experienced team members• Comfort leading through influence rather than authority in a matrixed environment• Hands on mindset with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced setting• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint• Hands on experience implementing AI use cases is preferredBachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or equivalentExperience enabling AI in Financial Services, including building and managing strategic partnershipsStrong ability to translate complex analysis into compelling narratives for senior stakeholdersProven relationship‑builder with the credibility to influence across functions and levelsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively, including coaching less experienced team membersComfort leading through influence rather than authority in a matrixed environmentHands‑on mindset with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced settingProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointHands‑on experience implementing AI use cases is preferredSalary Range: $110,000 - $207,500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit .About State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.SummaryLocation: Quincy, Massachusetts; BOSTONType: Full time