Senior Principal, AI Portfolio, Adoption & Governance

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires. At Associated Bank, we're building the future of banking through responsible and impactful use of Artificial Intelligence. As our AI Portfolio, Adoption & Governance Senior Principal, you will help shape how AI investments are prioritized, governed, adopted, and measured across the enterprise. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence enterprise strategy, and drive meaningful business outcomes through AI. What you'll do: • Lead the enterprise AI portfolio, including use-case intake, evaluation, prioritization, and investment governance. • Drive executive-level portfolio reviews, decision-making forums, and strategic planning discussions. • Develop and enhance AI governance frameworks, operating models, policies, and accountability processes. • Partner with business, technology, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and security teams to align AI initiatives with enterprise priorities. • Establish methods to measure AI adoption, business value, ROI, and benefits realization. • Lead enterprise AI literacy, training, communications, and change enablement programs. • Build and support the AI Champion network to accelerate responsible AI adoption across the organization. • Deliver executive reporting and insights on portfolio performance, investments, adoption, and business outcomes. What you'll bring: Required • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Information Systems, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • 8+ years of experience in portfolio management, governance, strategic planning, business transformation, program management, consulting, product management, technology management, financial analysis, or related disciplines. • Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives involving executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams. • Experience developing business cases, governance frameworks, operating models, investment recommendations, and executive presentations. • Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes across complex organizations without direct authority. Preferred • Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field. • Experience supporting AI, data and analytics, digital transformation, innovation, or emerging technology initiatives. • Experience within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. • Knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI principles, portfolio management, investment governance, and value realization practices. • PMP, Agile, Scrum, Change Management, Portfolio Management, AI Governance, Data Governance, or Risk Management certifications. Why You'll Love Working Here At Associated Bank, you'll have the opportunity to shape how AI creates value for our clients, colleagues, and communities while helping establish responsible governance practices for the future. You'll work alongside collaborative leaders, gain exposure to enterprise-wide strategy, and contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives that have visible business impact. Apply today to make an impact. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience. In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community.  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.   • Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.  Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn  and  X .   Compliance Statement Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR. Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline. Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact  leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com  if you need an accommodation at any time during the process. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice  English or Spanish . Know Your Right to Work  English  or  Spanish . Associated Bank is Pay Transparency  compliant. The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range. $144,830.00 - $248,280.00 per year