AI Product Director

T. Rowe Price • Baltimore, MD

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. Role Summary This role sits within Global Sales Management in Global Distribution and accelerates AI outcomes across GD through vision, strategy, and client and field engagement. The Director shapes a focused portfolio of AI capabilities, translates distribution and client needs into clear priorities, and drives adoption through executive influence, storytelling, and cross functional partnership. The role demands someone who can lead enterprise-level conversations with senior stakeholders, bridge business and technology, and build momentum across complex matrixed organizations as we deliver key capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including roles spanning product management, technology, and financial services
• 3+ years of people management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Solid understanding of generative AI, large language models, and NLP, with the ability to engage credibly with both technical teams and business stakeholders (Technical Knowledge)
• Familiarity with AI product development practices including RAG architectures, agentic workflows, and responsible AI frameworks (Technical Knowledge)
• Working knowledge of asset management or wealth management, with depth in distribution, sales, or client-facing functions (Domain Knowledge)
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with broader business strategy (Strategic Thinking)
• Demonstrated thought leadership in AI, with experience influencing senior executives and shaping organizational direction (Strategic Thinking)
• Ability to set priorities with urgency and clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous environments while keeping teams focused (Leadership)
• Track record of connecting the dots across complex organizations, identifying shared needs, and driving toward scalable common solutions (Leadership)
• Exceptional ability to lead enterprise-level conversations with senior distribution leadership, translating technical concepts into business value (Enterprise Engagement)
• Experience building trust and credibility across a matrixed organization spanning technology, business, compliance, and external partners (Stakeholder Management)
• Deep experience owning the full product lifecycle from ideation through production, including roadmap management and stakeholder alignment (Product Delivery)
• Proven ability to ship AI products in complex enterprise environments, balancing speed with quality and risk management (Product Delivery)
• High ownership mindset with a bias for action, comfortable operating with ambiguity and maintaining momentum without waiting for perfect information (Ways of Working)

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy Development Develop and articulate a strategic vision for scalable AI products across Global Distribution Lead end-to-end AI product lifecycle from ideation to production Define AI roadmaps, manage development cycles, and identify patterns across GD use cases to prioritize highest-impact opportunities Advocate for ethical and responsible AI use
• Thought Leadership & Enterprise Engagement Serve as a recognized thought leader on AI within Global Distribution and across the broader firm Lead enterprise-level conversations with senior distribution leadership, connecting dots across shared needs in GD to drive coordinated, scalable solutions Bring urgency and decisiveness to prioritization and execution, moving quickly from insight to action Stay ahead of emerging generative AI technologies and translate market developments into strategic opportunity
• Stakeholder Management & Communication Lead the Global Distribution AI Operating Council and input into GD AI Steer Co Lead GD Monthly Demo Communicate product updates and business impact to senior leadership with clarity and conviction Partner with business stakeholders to identify AI use cases and quantify value Serve as liaison between business, technology, and external partners Collaborate with product vendors on roadmap alignment
• Agile Project Management Lead and manage a team of four direct reports, fostering ownership, rigor, and a high-performance culture Participate in Agile ceremonies and scope definition Lead Friends & Family testing for AI products before production rollout Identify and mitigate risks in AI product development
• Achieves Business Results Design and monitor success metrics for AI solutions Benchmark performance and recommend optimizations Build business cases and support funding strategies Contribute to talent development and AI capability building across GD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director