Human Capital Management (HCM) Strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Product Strategist, Vice President, New York City

Responsibilities

• Articulate and lead the HCM product vision and strategic roadmap, aligning with HCM and business objectives.
• Continuously modernize our AI approach by monitoring new AI patterns, assessing fit-for-purpose use cases, and driving implementation playbooks from pilot to production.
• Develop robust business cases for new AI products and enhancements, including financial justification (ROI) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead and empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex solutions, ensuring strategic alignment and successful outcomes.
• Foster strong partnerships with Data, Engineering, PMO, and HRIS teams to ensure seamless execution and integration.
• Monitor the evolving AI landscape and translate relevant innovations into HCM strategy and roadmaps.
• Uphold and ensure adherence to governance, data privacy, and regulatory compliance standards across all HCM products.
• Strategically manage vendor relationships, encompassing platform evaluation, selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance oversight.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Product Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in product management, leading the strategy, development, and launch of complex, large-scale products – with concrete experience delivering AI-enabled products and / or implementing AI capabilities in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in the full product lifecycle management from conceptual design and strategic planning to successful launch and sustained adoption.
• Exceptional organizational acumen and advanced time management capabilities, adept at navigating complex product interdependencies and driving efficient execution across global, cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with enterprise-grade product management platforms (e.g., Jira), analytics tools, and collaboration software.
• Superior executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts, influence diverse stakeholders, and present effectively to senior leadership.
• Advanced analytical skills and strategic problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying root causes, anticipating challenges, and developing innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive both independently and as a collaborative leader within a matrixed organizational structure, fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Agile Product Owner/Scrum Master, or other relevant product management certifications are highly desirable.

About the role

The HCM Strategy team is seeking an experienced Vice President to drive global, large-scale transformational Artificial Intelligence initiatives. You will be instrumental in leveraging cutting-edge AI platforms to enhance employee experience, deliver quantifiable automation benefits, and build resilient HCM solutions across our firm.