AI Product Owner at TIAA in Iselin, NJ

AI Product Owner Location: Iselin, NJ, USA As an AI Product Owner, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how Nuveen leverages artificial intelligence to transform the way we bring value to our investors. You'll drive the full lifecycle of AI products from identifying high-value use cases to delivering secure, reliable solutions that create measurable business impact. This role serves as the critical bridge between our technical AI/ML teams, business stakeholders, and end users ensuring that AI solutions (Traditional/Generative/Agentic) align with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities and Duties Lead development and execution of AI/ML product strategy and roadmap from concept to deployment Work with senior product leadership and business stakeholders to understand the roadmap, product strategy, and business goals. Own and prioritize product backlog based on business value, capacity, and ROI Partner with engineering and data science teams in Agile environment to deliver well defined Epics, Features and User Stories Define and track KPIs for model performance, business impact, and user adoption Communicate product progress, risks, and trade-offs to executive leadership Collaborate with AI governance team to ensure compliance and production readiness Work with data teams on data sourcing, quality, and model lifecycle management Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform decisions Mentor junior product owners and foster innovation culture Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Career Level 8IC Required Skills Experience of working in a Product Owner/ Business Analyst role in Asset Management /Financial services industry 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML products and financial industry Proven track record of delivering data-driven products from concept to production Good Understanding of AI/ML concepts, model evaluation, and deployment Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and product management tools Understanding of AWS cloud platforms and data infrastructure Experience defining metrics and using data to drive product decisions Exceptional ability to translate product requirements and technical concepts for non-technical audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Business, or related field Product management certification (CSPO, CPO, or similar) Experience with working on Agentic AI workflows Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads Related Skills Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Mapping, Business Process Understanding, Business Requirements, Collaboration, Data Analysis, IT Business Analysis, Systems Design/Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Technical Documentation, Test Planning Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-05-31 Base Pay Range: $114,200/yr - $156,100/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger. Benefits and Total Rewards The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here. Accessibility Support TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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