BMO U.S. · 11 hours ago
Director, Product Owner – Applied AI Data Integration
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $286K/yr
10+ years expBMO U.S. is accelerating its AI journey by building enterprise-grade, cloud-native AI solutions. As the Director, Product Owner – Applied AI Data Integration, you will be accountable for shaping and delivering data integration and platform capabilities, leading cross-functional teams to ensure data is accessible and governed to unlock business value.
Banking
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for Applied AI data integration capabilities, from strategy and roadmap through delivery, scaling, and optimization
Lead cross-functional teams to design, build, and operate data pipelines, feature stores, and integration services that support AI/ML and GenAI use cases
Ensure data is 'fit for purpose', enabling superior results as measured by contextual evaluation standards and thresholds
Translate business and analytic needs into clear product requirements, epics, and prioritized backlogs
Ensure platforms are designed for scalability, reliability, security, and reuse across the ARC/Applied AI product, feature, and service portfolio
Embed Agile and modern product management practices to enable rapid iteration and continuous improvement
Champion responsible AI and data practices, ensuring compliance with BMO’s data governance, privacy, security, and ethical AI standards
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Data Governance teams to ensure data integration solutions meet regulatory and audit expectations
Design products with explainability, lineage, quality, and controls by default
Define and continuously evolve a clear product vision and multi-year roadmap for Applied AI data integration capabilities
Identify, validate, and scale high-impact use cases aligned with BMO’s strategic priorities
Establish success metrics and OKRs tied to outcomes spanning customer, financial, data, risk, and a winning culture
Communicate progress and outcomes to senior executives, translating technical capabilities into business value narratives
Recruit, lead, and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across data engineering, platform engineering, and data product management
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with BMO’s Winning Culture
Provide coaching, mentorship, and succession planning to ensure sustainable team performance and growth
Collaborate with internal technology teams and external vendors to deliver platform capabilities while effectively managing supplier risk
Ensure appropriate governance, financial stewardship, and performance management of third-party solutions
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in data integration, data platforms, and AI/ML enablement within large, complex environments
Strong product management and Agile delivery experience
Executive-level stakeholder engagement and influence skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes
Experience with cloud platforms and data services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS)
Strong understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory considerations in financial services
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
10+ years of progressive experience in technology, data, or AI product leadership, including senior management roles
Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale data and AI platforms in regulated industries (financial services strongly preferred)
Experience operating within modern data architectures and cloud ecosystems
University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree (PhD) considered an asset
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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