Sr Manager, AI Pipeline Management & Business Enablement
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you will build a rewarding career while making a difference in the lives of our millions of clients. Here, innovative thinking meets creative problem solving as we work together to challenge the status quo. We believe in the power of collaboration and value being together in the office, which is why this role is based on-site in our San Francisco office. Joining Schwab means joining a company committed to transforming the financial industry and putting clients at the center of everything we do.
Schwab’s AI Strategy & Transformation team, known as AI.x, is the central hub for Artificial Intelligence at Schwab. We are an integrated product, engineering, strategy and risk team, all based in San Francisco. We help set the enterprise vision for AI, invest in the most promising opportunities, and accelerate delivery across the company. We also build the core platform that powers AI at scale and explore next-generation GenAI efforts that will redefine how we serve our clients.
As the Senior Manager, AI Pipeline Management & Business Enablement, you play a key role in ensuring Schwab’s AI initiatives are scaled effectively and aligned with business objectives. Reporting to the Director of AI Product Management, this role focuses on leading cross-functional coordination, supporting the operationalization of AI strategies, and enabling adoption across the firm. The ideal candidate combines technical fluency with strategic business acumen to help advance Schwab’s AI capabilities.
What You’ll Do
AI Pipeline Management
- Track and report on the status of AI initiatives across the organization, ensuring transparency for leadership and stakeholders.
- Prioritize pipeline items based on strategic goals, resource availability, and business impact.
- Maintain a central resource for educating employees on AI trends and initiatives.
- Coordinate and organize activities across Schwab to support AI capabilities, tools, and solutions.
AI Business Enablement
- Create frameworks that provide clarity and transparency for AI initiatives across the organization.
- Define strategies and process improvements to scale AI adoption while aligning with business goals.
- Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities, pain points, and AI-driven solutions.
- Present recommendations and updates to senior leadership to drive momentum for AI initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to measure ROI, success metrics, and alignment with business objectives for AI projects.
What you have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Analytics, Data Science, AI) or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in technology, data, or analytics roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or project management capacity.
- 3+ years of experience driving AI/ML strategies in business environments, aligning technical efforts with strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical fluency in AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and related technologies.
- Strong data analysis skills in Tableau, PowerBI or similar data
- Strong collaboration skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Analytics, Data Science, AI) or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in technology, data, or analytics roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or project management capacity.
- 3+ years of experience driving AI/ML strategies in business environments, aligning technical efforts with strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical fluency in AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and related technologies.
- Strong data analysis skills in Tableau, PowerBI or similar data
- Strong collaboration skills with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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