Senior Manager, AI Strategy & Enablement
T. Rowe Price is building a future where artificial intelligence transforms how we serve clients, manage investments, and run our business. As part of this journey, we are hiring a Senior Manager to join our AI Strategy & Enablement team. This role is for a strategic operator, someone who can connect enterprise priorities with AI opportunities, drive rigorous prioritization, and ensure the highest-impact initiatives are brought to life. In this position, you will directly engage with senior leaders across the firm to shape the AI agenda, build robust business cases, and track delivery against value. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting or corporate strategy experience, coupled with fluency in AI / ML concepts, to operate at the intersection of business transformation and applied AI.
Responsibilities :
- Strategic Opportunity Framing : Collaborate with business leaders to identify and shape high-value AI opportunities that align with strategic priorities.
- Market Research & Competitive Intelligence : Monitor emerging AI trends, peer movements, and market signals.
- AI Use Case Prioritization : Assess proposed use cases for business impact, feasibility, and alignment with strategic and technical criteria.
- AI Portfolio Management : Maintain a clear and actionable view of the firm's AI use case pipeline and broader use case inventory.
- Value Modeling : Work closely with Finance, Product Owners, and BUs to develop business cases, value trees, and benefit tracking models for prioritized initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as a strategic thought partner to domain leaders, product directors, and enabling functions.
- Governance & Ethical Oversight : Contribute to shaping enterprise AI governance practices that ensure responsible use of AI across the firm.
- Executive Communications : Craft compelling, executive-level presentation materials that distill complex concepts into clear, business-oriented recommendations.
Qualifications Required :
Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field AND 8+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise transformation, with a proven record of delivering strategic initiatives.Industry Experience : Background in financial services or asset management, with an understanding of industry trends, products, and regulations. Knowledge of AI applications in investment management, distribution, or operations.Strategic & Analytical Skills : Demonstrated ability to build robust business cases, prioritize initiative portfolios, and drive cross-functional execution. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with comfort navigating ambiguity in complex corporate environments.AI Knowledge : Solid understanding of modern AI / ML technologies (including generative AI and large language models) and their business applications. Able to identify where AI can drive efficiency and innovation in financial services.Leadership & Collaboration : Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills. Collaborative team player able to influence senior executives and cross-functional partners.Communication Skills : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Able to convey complex or technical ideas to non-technical audiences and gain stakeholder buy-in.Execution & Drive : Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Qualifications Preferred :
Advanced Education : MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, technology, or management).Enterprise AI & Governance : Experience implementing AI in large-scale enterprise environments, including exposure to AI governance or ethics frameworks. Experience contributing to technology standards or policies (e.g., model risk management, AI ethics) is a plus.Agile & Product Methodologies : Exposure to Agile delivery and modern product development practices (e.g., working with product owners, writing user stories, defining acceptance criteria).Innovation Mindset : Demonstrated enthusiasm for innovation and continuous learning in AI and analytics. Contributions to thought leadership (e.g., whitepapers, internal forums) are valued.Base Salary Ranges :
$120,000.00 - $205,000.00 for the location of : Maryland, Colorado, Washington, and remote workers
$132,000.00 - $225,000.00 for the location of : Washington, D.C.
$150,000.00 - $256,000.00 for the location of : New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits :
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Competitive compensationAnnual bonus eligibilityA generous retirement planHybrid work scheduleHealth and wellness benefits, including online therapyPaid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering daysFamily care resources, including fertility and adoption benefitsT. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.