Director, Program Management - AI - PGIM Technology (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Job Overview PGIM is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Director, AI Program Management to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise AI initiatives across PGIM Technology and business partners. This role focuses on identifying, prioritizing, and scaling high‑value AI use cases aligned to business outcomes, ensuring measurable impact through disciplined program governance and execution. AI Strategy Execution & Use Case Development Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize AI use cases aligned to strategic objectives. Translate business problems into AI opportunities with defined value and feasibility. Manage enterprise AI use case pipeline and prioritization. Define KPIs and success metrics for initiatives. Lead end‑to‑end AI program management from concept through production. Establish governance, reporting, and risk management structures. Coordinate across engineering, data, architecture, cyber, legal, and business teams. Manage dependencies across concurrent initiatives. Business Engagement & Value Realization Act as primary interface between business and technology teams. Ensure initiatives are outcome‑driven and business‑led. Track realization of value (cost savings, productivity, revenue). Drive adoption into business workflows. AI Productization & Scaling Transition pilots into production‑grade solutions. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and integrated. Promote reusable AI components and patterns. Governance, Risk & Responsible AI Ensure adherence to governance and regulatory requirements. Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams. Implement controls for data usage and model monitoring. Executive Reporting & Communication Provide executive‑level updates on AI portfolio. Develop materials for senior leadership. Highlight risks, decisions, and priorities. What You Will Bring 10+ years in program management, AI, or technology transformation. Experience delivering enterprise programs with measurable outcomes. Understanding of AI/ML and data platforms. Experience in financial services or asset management preferred. Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment. What we offer you Annual base salary ranging from $135,000 to $190,000 (varies by location, experience, and skills). 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 per year for reimbursement of personal wellbeing items. Work/Life Resources covering parenting, housing, senior care, finances, legal matters, education, mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to finance enrollment toward approved degrees and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (85% of the lower of two prices after one year of service). Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program as governed by the program rules. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD)