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Amerant Bank · 1 week ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager

Miramar, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Amerant Bank is seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager to lead the strategic planning and execution of AI initiatives. This role is essential for bridging technical AI teams and business stakeholders, overseeing multiple AI projects to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

In this role you will work on and with various teams to orchestrate and improve the organization’s AI capabilities across several lines of business while adhering to the AI Framework as designed

You will work to ensure viability of AI driven products, and the data that resides within it

You will work with other members of the Digital team, Information Technology, and stakeholders across the organization to curate roadmaps and drive adoption

You will help define product vision and strategy for AI-driven products

This role requires a person who is highly organized, proactive, with excellent communication skills, and has the ability to understand processes and procedures across the bank

This role will coordinate and manage cross-functional AI projects including helping coordinate project tasks, create content to drive change, setup processes and procedures to optimize project and approach methodologies

Aid day-to-day activities within digital strategy teams to help coordinate cross-collaboration and manage stakeholders

Create PowerPoints and gather KPIs to track progress across projects. Additionally, be able to report in ROI, performance and adoption

Develop training material and lead workshops to help business units understand how to leverage AI effectively

Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather business requirements, utilize data insights, share relevant technology trends, and define AI use cases

Ensure responsible AI practices by helping develop and implement governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and risk mitigation strategies

Evaluate external AI vendors, manage partnerships, and stay ahead of competitive solutions that could enhance internal capabilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving financial regulations, data privacy laws, and AI governance frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, GDPR, CCPA, NYDFS, EU AI Act) that impact the development and deployment of AI solutions coming from 3 rd and 4 th parties

Monitor and interpret regulatory guidance from agencies such as the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and CFPB, assessing implications for AI models, data usage, algorithmic decision-making, and risk management

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Data Governance teams to proactively address regulatory changes, integrating controls and documentation into the AI program lifecycle

Qualification

AI TechnologiesData AnalyticsProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData ScienceMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder ManagementBilingual (Spanish)Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailTime ManagementTeam Leadership

Required

7+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of managing complex technical programs

3+ years working with AI Technologies, ideally Gen AI, LLM models or Digital transformation projects

3-5 years working in the banking industry or consulting for banks

Bachelor's degree – Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent field

Proficient and proven experience with: Project management principles, Leading multiple projects and teams, Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and time management skills, Building effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, Organizational skills, prioritization skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines, Written and verbal communication skills, Confidently interface with all levels of staff including executives, managers, front and back office, in addition to other internal and external parties as needed

Preferred

Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline

Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified AI Practitioner

Experience working with regulatory compliance in finance and insurance sectors, including data privacy laws

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Company

Amerant Bank

Amerant Bank, N.A., Florida's bank of choice, is the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc.

Founded in 1979

Coral Gables, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.amerantbank.com/

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