AVP,AI Strategy & Transformation Job Iowa Louisiana USA,IT/Tech

Location: Iowa

Department: Product Management

Job Title: AVP, AI Strategy & Transformation

Accountabilities

Product Strategy & AI Portfolio Leadership
- Define and own TMG’s AI product roadmap aligned to strategic business priorities and measurable outcomes
- Identify, evaluate, and drive prioritization of AI opportunities that enable operational efficiency, business value, and Member impact
- Establish product vision, success metrics, investment priorities, and adoption strategies for enterprise AI capabilities
- Develop scalable AI accelerators, reusable frameworks, and repeatable deployment models across Member organizations
- Help shape enterprise AI operating models, standards, and best practices across the organization
- Monitor emerging AI trends, technologies, regulatory developments, and competitive activity to inform enterprise AI strategy
AI Product Ownership & Delivery
- Lead AI products through the full business lifecycle from concept and prioritization through pilot, deployment, adoption, optimization, and ongoing performance management in partnership with technology teams
- Lead cross‑functional product delivery and prioritization, balancing business value, feasibility, governance, risk, and cost considerations
- Define product requirements and delivery standards aligned to AI/ML development standards
- Establish performance monitoring and evaluation frameworks for AI effectiveness, adoption, accuracy, and business impact
Enterprise Collaboration, Adoption & Stakeholder Leadership
- Serve as the primary liaison across business, technology, data, engineering, risk, and governance functions
- Influence alignment across competing priorities and drive decision‑making in complex, cross‑functional environments
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship across cross‑functional AI initiatives and product teams
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, Member organizations, external partners, and vendors
- Lead stakeholder engagement, communication, enablement, and change management efforts to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and value realization
- Define scalable enablement strategies including training, implementation playbooks, user guidance, and adoption frameworks to support repeatable deployment across Member organizations
- Translate complex AI concepts into clear, business‑focused communications tailored to executive and operational audiences
Responsible AI, Governance & Risk Management
- Partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Security, and Model Governance teams to align AI products with Responsible AI standards, enterprise policies, and regulatory requirements
- Incorporate governance, transparency, privacy, human oversight, and risk mitigation practices into AI product design, delivery, and operational processes
- Drive ongoing monitoring, model performance management, and continuous improvement processes in partnership with governance and oversight teams
External Engagement & Industry Leadership
- Represent The Mutual Group at conferences, industry forums, speaking engagements, and strategic partner discussions
- Maintain awareness of emerging AI capabilities, market trends, vendor solutions, and industry best practices
- Identify and incorporate externally identified opportunities to strengthen The Mutual Group’s AI strategy, innovation roadmap, and competitive positioning

Qualifications

7+ years of product management, product ownership, or technology leadership experience in AI, digital, data, or related domains
Experience leading enterprise‑scale AI, machine learning, or Generative AI products and capabilities
Strong understanding of GenAI, LLMs, predictive models, RAG, prompting, evaluation frameworks, AI governance, and Responsible AI principles
Demonstrated ability to define strategy, influence executive stakeholders, and lead complex cross‑functional initiatives
Strong business and technical acumen with the ability to connect AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes
Experience designing scalable, repeatable products or platforms across multiple business units or customers
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and change leadership skills
Experience in regulated industries such as insurance,…