Director, Communications Technology Innovation (Hybrid)

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Newark, NJ, USA
Hybrid
147K-221K Annually
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Leads Communications' AI transformation by building adoption roadmaps, scaling AI and automation use cases, establishing governance, developing training and playbooks, partnering with technology, security, legal and vendors, and measuring productivity and adoption outcomes. The role translates emerging AI capabilities into practical, trusted and repeatable communications workflows while managing change, requirements, pilots, continuous improvement and responsible AI practices.
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Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!


As part of the Strategy & Integration team, the Director, Communications Technology Innovation will report to the VP, Technology Innovation and Operations and lead the Communications AI acceleration agenda. This role is designed for a practical AI strategist, technologist and change catalyst with the ability to translate emerging AI capabilities into usable, trusted, scalable ways of working.


The Director will lead Communications' AI transformation agenda, accelerating the adoption of approved AI capabilities, developing repeatable AI-powered workflows, and establishing the governance, training and measurement needed to scale responsible AI across the function.


The current employee work arrangement for this position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.


What you can expect:

  • AI Strategy and Adoption Roadmap: Build and manage the Communications AI acceleration roadmap, advancing prioritized use cases from experimentation to scaled, governed, repeatable adoption.
  • Practical Use Cases: Identify and scale high-value AI and automation use cases such as prompt libraries, AI-assisted workflow acceleration, GEO/LLM optimization, and reusable agents and intelligent decision-support tools.
  • Governance and Enablement: Partner with Tech Innovation & Operations director and Global Technology & Operations, Information Security, Legal, Brand and Communications leaders to ensure tools are safe, approved, well-documented and easy for teams to use.
  • Training and Adoption: Develop practical training, playbooks and change enablement that build confidence, increase adoption and help communicators apply AI to real work responsibly. Create a network of champions to support sustained adoption across teams.
  • Technology Partnership: Partner across the broader Technology Innovation and Operations team and with Global Technology & Operations and vendors to ensure AI opportunities, translating communications needs into requirements, pilots and adoption priorities align with enterprise standards, platform roadmaps and approved technology investments.
  • Impact Measurement: Track adoption, quality, productivity and user feedback to demonstrate where AI and CommsTech improve speed, consistency and capacity across Communications.
  • Vendor and AI Solutions: Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and market trend, develop business cases for priority use cases, and recommend opportunities to improve communications effectiveness and productivity.
  • Continuous Improvement: Use insights and feedback loops to continuously refine tools, workflows, and standards.

What you’ll need:

  • 7–10 years of experience in AI enablement, marketing technology, digital innovation, communications technology, product management, automation or related transformation roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Business or a related field; equivalent applied experience with AI or CommsTech transformation may be considered.
  • Practical fluency with generative AI, Copilot, LLMs, prompt engineering, automation and communications technology platforms, with the ability to translate tools into real communications use cases.
  • Strong product and implementation mindset, including experience moving tools from pilot to adoption through requirements, governance, training, documentation and continuous improvement.
  • Working knowledge of responsible AI, data privacy, information security, risk controls and enterprise technology integration requirements.
  • Strong partnership skills with Technology, Information Security, Legal, Brand, vendors and communications teams, with the ability to make technical concepts accessible to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to lead change, build confidence in new tools, measure progress and balance innovation with practical governance and communications judgment.

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.


At Prudential, you can:


Take charge of your career. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services such as on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.


We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.


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What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $147,100.00 to $220,700.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 
  • Company-funded pension plan. 
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  


Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 


Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 


To maintain the integrity and security of our hiring process, Prudential may use identity verification technologies. Your consent will be obtained before any verification takes place.


If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]. 


If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [email protected] to request assistance.

Skills Required

  • 7-10 years of experience in AI enablement, marketing technology, digital innovation, communications technology, product management, automation, or related transformation roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Business, or a related field; equivalent applied experience may be considered
  • Practical fluency with generative AI, Copilot, LLMs, prompt engineering, automation, and communications technology platforms
  • Experience moving tools from pilot to adoption through requirements, governance, training, documentation, and continuous improvement
  • Working knowledge of responsible AI, data privacy, information security, risk controls, and enterprise technology integration requirements
  • Strong partnership skills with Technology, Information Security, Legal, Brand, vendors, and communications teams
  • Ability to lead change, build confidence in new tools, measure progress, and balance innovation with governance and communications judgment

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  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, complemented by behavioral health programs and wellness reimbursements. On-site fitness centers and health coaching further support physical and mental well-being.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension, with access to an employee stock purchase program. Student loan repayment assistance and savings plans add to long-term financial support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Work-life balance is reinforced by flexible/hybrid work options, paid holidays and sick allowances, and amenities like gym access, free parking, and an affordable cafeteria in some locations. Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and broad work/life resources extend lifestyle support.

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HQ: Newark, NJ
3,593 Employees

What We Do

PGIM, the investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc.* is a multi-manager that delivers industry-leading strategies and solutions to clients. Each business maintains its own investment process and culture, allowing for a singular focus on delivering investment returns for clients. The PGIM businesses offer investors a wide range of investment strategies across asset classes and geographies, including public equities, public and private fixed income, commercial mortgages and real estate. Clients of PGIM can rely on superior long-term performance, risk management expertise and innovative products to help them realize a wide range of business objectives. In addition, PGIM uses its collective knowledge and business expertise to work with public, private and non-profit sector partners to create solutions that address critical social issues that have an enduring impact. *Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.

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