Vice President, Data & AI Platforms

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise vision, strategy, and roadmap for data, AI/ML, and central platforms.
• Lead enterprise platform engineering, including architecture, modernization, and shared services.
• Oversee ML Operations (MLOps), data operations, and platform Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to ensure resilience and availability.
• Manage FinOps practices to optimize cloud costs and align investments with enterprise outcomes.
• Establish and govern enterprise standards, policies, and controls for data and AI platforms in alignment with security and compliance.
• Lead and inspire global engineering and product teams, fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous learning.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and business leaders to define reference architectures and ensure value realization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressive leadership experience in data platforms, AI/ML platforms, and enterprise engineering at a global scale.
• Deep experience building and operating MLOps, data operations, and platform SRE capabilities in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to define platform strategy, operating models, and investment priorities.
• Expertise in agile delivery, modern engineering practices, DevOps, and reliability engineering.
• Strong ability to lead through influence in highly matrixed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with enterprise data strategy, AI enablement, or large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Understanding of lean delivery and modern operating models.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%) and a company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness programs with annual reimbursement for personal wellbeing needs.
• Education benefits to support traditional degrees and accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

Prudential Financial, Inc. is a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management. For 150 years, Prudential has provided strength, stability, and innovation to help people expand access to investing, insurance, and retirement security.