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.

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. Education & Preferred Qualifications Required 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