Associate Director of AI Strategy

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director role of AI Strategy and Enablement is responsible for shaping strategy, aligning message, and executing communication planning to increase understanding of the corporate AI vision and business priorities. This position partners with senior leadership to influence strategic direction, develop tactical plans, and drive adoption of AI-driven initiatives across internal and external audiences.

Job Description

This position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a our St. Petersburg, Florida Headquarters location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Key Responsibilities:​

• Lead strategic prioritization of AI initiatives, ensuring resources and efforts align with business goals.

• Develop and deliver executive-level communications, including presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, third-party vendors, and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of AI strategies.

• Drive change management efforts to foster digital transformation and adoption of AI technologies.

• Develop and execute strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Lead cross-departmental task forces to advance high-priority initiatives.

• Translate complex analyses into concise presentations for senior management.

• Build clear and compelling narratives to communicate AI strategy across the enterprise.

• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure effective AI implementation.

Technical Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant experience including management or leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Advanced presentation and communication skills (PowerPoint or similar).

• Strong narrative development and executive communication capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments with competing priorities.

• Ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in strategic planning roles within technology or financial services

• Strong background in business operations, project management, product management preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Data Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.