Head of AI Product Management & Portfolio Execution, MD

Who we are looking for State Street is seeking an experienced and execution-oriented leader to serve as Managing Director, Head of AI Product Management & Portfolio Execution. This role will lead the operational management of State Street's enterprise AI portfolio, ensuring that high-value opportunities are identified, prioritized, developed, deployed, and adopted across the organization. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of business, technology, and product management, partnering with senior stakeholders to transform AI opportunities into scalable products and measurable business outcomes. The role will be accountable for portfolio execution, use case intake, product governance, delivery oversight, adoption management, and portfolio performance reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for a leader with experience building and scaling AI, digital, data, or technology product portfolios within large, complex organizations. What You Will Be Responsible For AI Portfolio Management Lead the enterprise intake and evaluation process for AI and Data-driven opportunities. Establish and manage a transparent portfolio prioritization framework. Partner with business leaders to assess strategic alignment, feasibility, risk, and value potential. Maintain visibility across the full lifecycle of the AI portfolio from ideation through production deployment. Drive portfolio reviews and investment recommendation processes. Product Management Leadership Establish product management disciplines across AI products, use cases, and capabilities. Partner with engineering, data, and business teams to define product vision, requirements, adoption goals, and success measures. Support roadmap development and execution for AI-enabled products and capabilities. Ensure products are managed with a focus on user adoption, business outcomes, and long-term scalability. Delivery Governance & Execution Oversee execution of AI initiatives across multiple business functions. Manage delivery governance, milestone tracking, dependency management, and issue resolution. Coordinate stakeholders across business teams, engineering teams, architecture, risk, compliance, and operations. Escalate risks and remove barriers to successful execution. Production Deployment & Adoption Drive the transition of AI initiatives from pilot and proof-of-concept stages into production. Monitor adoption, utilization, and business impact. Partner with change management and business stakeholders to support organizational adoption. Track realized versus planned outcomes and identify opportunities for optimization. Value Measurement & Reporting Define and monitor portfolio performance metrics. Develop executive dashboards and portfolio reporting. Measure progress against delivery commitments, adoption targets, and business value objectives. Provide data-driven insights to support investment and prioritization decisions. What We Value The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with exceptional execution and operating discipline. Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate Experience leading enterprise-scale product or portfolio organizations. Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, machine learning, and digital transformation initiatives. Ability to manage complex cross-functional programs and stakeholder ecosystems. Strong business acumen and outcome-oriented decision making. Experience driving adoption and value realization for technology investments. Excellent executive communication and presentation skills. Ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and manage competing priorities effectively. Required Education & Preferred Qualifications 12+ years of experience in product management, portfolio management, technology transformation, digital platforms, AI, or related fields. Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale product delivery or portfolio execution. Demonstrated success delivering complex technology initiatives across multiple business functions. Experience working with senior business and technology executives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience within financial services, asset management, banking, capital markets, or fintech organizations. Experience leading AI, machine learning, Generative AI, or digital transformation portfolios. Understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and AI ecosystems. MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, engineering, or a related field. Salary Range $170,000 - $282,500 Annual. The 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 Street Across 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/careers Read our CEO Statement Job 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. Job ID: R-795579 #J-18808-Ljbffr State Street