Assistant Vice President (AI Enabled Business Transformation)
About the role
The Technology Solutions (“TS”) Department is responsible for designing and delivering state of the art technology solutions that are designed to create efficiency, mitigate risk and grow revenue for the Firm. Technology Solutions is also responsible for defining, managing and executing a robust Cyber Security program following the NIST Cyber Security Framework. The role is focused on AI-native business process transformation, helping business teams rethink how work should be performed when modern AI capabilities such as agentic systems, enterprise context layers, knowledge-grounding frameworks and human-in-the-loop workflows are available as core design tools.
Responsibilities
Partnering with business leaders to identify, prioritize and roadmap AI transformation opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, decision-making and business outcomes
Analyzing business processes, workflows decision pathways and knowledge flows to design AI-native operating models that automate, augment and reimagine how work gets done across teams and business functions
Conducting current-state and future-state assessments to identify opportunities for transformational change, challenging existing assumptions and redesigning business processes using AI-first design principles
Partnership with AI engineering, architecture, data and delivery teams to translate future-state business process designs into executable roadmaps and enterprise AI solutions
Developing scalable AI transformation frameworks, reusable operating patterns and best practices that enable repeatable business transformation across the Firm
Developing transformation business cases, value realization frameworks and success metrics to ensure AI initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes
Ensuring AI solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with enterprise architecture, governance and data readiness standards
Partnering with organizational change management to enact user adoption and value realization efforts to maximize the impact of AI-enabled business transformation
Evaluating emerging AI technologies and industry trends, translating new capabilities into practical business applications and measurable outcomes
Fostering a culture of AI innovation by leading communities of practice, mentoring team members and advancing enterprise AI capability and knowledge
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or related field is required
5+ years of experience in software delivery, product management, technology consulting or business process transformation, with demonstrated experience applying AI concepts and patterns to real-world business challenges, with sufficient technical depth to assess feasibility, tradeoffs and determine appropriate solution approaches
Deep understanding of modern AI capabilities, architectures and design patterns, including AI agents, enterprise context layers, Model Context Protocol (MCP), context engineering, harness engineering, knowledge grounding strategies, model evaluation frameworks, tool integration patterns, reasoning models and human-in-the-loop systems, with the ability to apply these concepts to redesign business processes and operating models
Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks, multi-agent systems, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise search / vector databases is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience leading business process re-engineering, operating model redesign, management consulting or strategic transformation initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders
Ability to apply AI-first design principles to business challenges, reimagining workflows and operating models based on what becomes possible through emerging AI capabilities rather than simply optimizing existing processes
Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development for AI initiatives
Experience facilitating workshops, discovery sessions, current-state assessments and future-state design engagements with business and executive stakeholders
Deep understanding of how data is processed, including data ingestion, storage and retrieval using AI services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Fabric IQ and RAG architecture
Experience developing business cases, forecasting value realization and measuring operational impact from technology-enabled transformation initiatives
Proficiency with software development principles; Python familiarity a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption of new ways of working and influence stakeholders through organizational and technical transformation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across business and technical teams
Client-focused, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and effectively prioritizes multiple competing demands
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture
Qualifications & Experience
Deep understanding of modern AI capabilities, architectures and design patterns, including AI agents, enterprise context layers, Model Context Protocol (MCP), context engineering, harness engineering, knowledge grounding strategies, model evaluation frameworks, tool integration patterns, reasoning models and human-in-the-loop systems, with the ability to apply these concepts to redesign business processes and operating models
Familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks, multi-agent systems, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and enterprise search / vector databases is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience leading business process re-engineering, operating model redesign, management consulting or strategic transformation initiatives in partnership with business stakeholders
Ability to apply AI-first design principles to business challenges, reimagining workflows and operating models based on what becomes possible through emerging AI capabilities rather than simply optimizing existing processes
Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development for AI initiatives
Experience facilitating workshops, discovery sessions, current-state assessments and future-state design engagements with business and executive stakeholders
Deep understanding of how data is processed, including data ingestion, storage and retrieval using AI services, particularly Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Fabric IQ and RAG architecture
Experience developing business cases, forecasting value realization and measuring operational impact from technology-enabled transformation initiatives
Proficiency with software development principles; Python familiarity a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption of new ways of working and influence stakeholders through organizational and technical transformation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across business and technical teams
Client-focused, self-motivated professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and effectively prioritizes multiple competing demands
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture
Benefits
The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role. Technical Support: Triages, troubleshoots and resolves technical support issues. Escalates issues as needed.
Software Development Principals: Utilizes software development, secure programming principles and a knowledge of programming languages to develop, configure and / or integrate new software and applications.
Business Needs Assessment: Identifies business needs across departments within the Firm to understand the challenges, goals and problems that the business needs to solve and identifies appropriate technical solutions.
Data Management and Information Security: Manipulates, restructures and / or queries data for various purposes, including reconciling issues in the database, designing database structures and / or generating reports. Adheres to governance principles and maintains data integrity and security.
Risk Management: Identifies, forecasts and articulates ways to pursue and manage informed risks in ambiguous, complex or uncertain situations based on sound value propositions and an analysis of potential rewards and costs.
Testing: Evaluates the functionality of an application, system or solution to ensure that requirements have been met and defects have been identified. Applies an understanding of end user requirements and usage in the end-to-end system to produce a quality product.
Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
Technical Communication and Documentation: Documents and communicates technical processes and procedures in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.
Vendor Management: Manages and coordinates with external vendors. Researches and identifies new vendors as needed and monitors performance.
Relationship Management: Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal clients and end users by advising on their needs and options, advocating for their business within the Technology Solutions department and managing expectations appropriately.
Project / Program Management: Manages Technology Solutions project elements considering conflicting priorities, interdependencies, business objectives, communications and available resources.
Innovative Mindset: Leverages an agile and creative mindset to drive innovative value creation, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
Pay
It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $95,000 to $150,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered.