Vice President - Product Owner, Global Responsible AI

Newark, NJ, United States

Job Classification: Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions. Your Team: As the Vice President (VP), Product Owner of the Global Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) program at Prudential Financial, you will be entrusted with the critical task of leading the development and implementation of AI policies and practices across the organization. This role will require you to pioneer a strategic vision for AI, with a primary focus on responsible and ethical application of the technology across all facets of our business operations. In this global role, you will be the lynchpin in fostering collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders across different countries. This will involve creating a shared understanding of how AI can be used responsibly and ethically to drive growth and innovation, while still adhering to local and international laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that Prudential Financial meets the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and compliance in its AI initiatives, regardless of where in the world these initiatives are being implemented. The collaboration between your team and our US and International partners will be of utmost importance. Together, you will work towards creating a unified approach to AI that reflects Prudential Financial's commitment to ethical and responsible technology use. This collaborative effort will not only ensure consistency in our AI initiatives across different regions, but also enable us to leverage shared insights and best practices, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of our AI strategy on a global scale. In essence, as the VP of the Global Responsible AI program at Prudential Financial, your role will be pivotal in driving international collaboration and strategic alignment across our organization, in order to ensure that our use of AI is not only innovative and efficient but also ethical, responsible, and compliant with the highest global standards. Key responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive, company-wide strategy for the responsible use of AI and machine learning technologies.

Establish and oversee a robust governance structure to ensure the ethical use of AI, in compliance with Prudential Financials' internal policies and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Operationalize governance frameworks and best practices for AI use at Prudential, implementing the key oversight controls as appropriate for Responsible Ai use globally

Collaborate with business leaders, data scientists, and IT teams to develop AI systems that are transparent, explainable, and secure, while aligning with our ethical standards

Lead the education and training of staff on the responsible use of AI, fostering an organizational culture of accountability

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for the ethical use of AI technologies and represent Prudential Financials at industry forums and thought leadership events

Stay updated with global trends in AI and machine learning and identify opportunities for their responsible use within our organization

Regularly review and report on the progress and performance of the responsible AI strategy to senior management

Provide expert advice to senior management on the potential benefits, risks, and ethical considerations associated with various AI technologies, supporting informed decision-making

Drive innovation and thought leadership in the area of Responsible AI, focusing on fields like fairness, transparency, interpretability, privacy, security, and societal implications.

Engage with senior leaders across the company, including business, legal, policy, communications, and technology, to drive a shared vision and adoption of Responsible AI practices.

Represent the company externally on matters related to Responsible AI, including at industry forums, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholder meetings.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring: A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role with a focus on AI, machine learning, or data science

Deep understanding of AI and machine learning technologies, their ethical implications, and the regulatory landscape

Proven experience in developing and implementing AI strategies and policies at an organizational level

Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Advanced degree in computer science, data science, AI, or a related field is preferred

What we offer you: Market competitive base salaries, with a 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

Retirement plans:

401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs

Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.

Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can: Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $224,500.00 to $303,700.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services. We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand. 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, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates. Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at [email protected] for more information about doing business with Prudential. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

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