Vice President, Applied AI & Automation

2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Protective Life

Protective Life

Protective Life Insurance Company offers financial security through insurance and investment products, serving people and protecting families for over a century.

Insurance
1K-5K
Founded 1907

Description

  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and deployment of AI and agentic automation solutions, including LLMs, autonomous agents, and generative workflows.
  • Develop and execute an enterprise AI and automation strategy and roadmap.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of AI and agentic automation use cases from ideation through deployment, change management, and value realization.
  • Partner with Data, IT, business leaders, and vendor partners to design, validate, and operationalize GenAI and agentic automation solutions.
  • Oversee the AI portfolio to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, ROI, and business outcomes.
  • Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement of AI solutions.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Information Security to manage risk, data privacy, and ethical AI governance.
  • Serve as an internal and external thought leader on AI and agentic automation, including external forums, publications, and speaking engagements.
  • Oversee the AI champion network and support AI fluency, adoption, and sustainability across the enterprise.
  • Drive adoption of GenAI and agentic automation through training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in technology, strategy, or business transformation roles, with significant leadership in AI, analytics, or automation.
  • Proven track record of implementing enterprise solutions in regulated environments and leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, NLP, LLMs, agent orchestration, generative AI, and automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms such as Azure AI, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, and OpenAI APIs.
  • Experience with automation platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, and Power Automate.
  • Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • Experience with budget planning, compliance frameworks, and performance metrics.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive initiatives from concept to value realization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Benefits

  • Targeted base salary of $175,000 to $220,000 per year.
  • Eligibility for additional annual incentive compensation.
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive (LTI) opportunities based on individual and company performance.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching, plus a pension plan.
  • Contributions to healthcare accounts and access to ProHealth Rewards for wellness incentives.

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