OTPP

Investment

Director,AICentreofEnablement

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, AI Centre of Enablement at OTPP. Skills: AI Centre of Enablement, Enterprise AI adoption, AI strategy, AI innovation. Translate enterprise AI strategy. Advise divisions on AI opportunities”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive enterprise-wide adoption; Drive strategic and disciplined use-case origination; Drive enterprise-wide AI adoption; Accelerate insights; Streamline critical workflows; Unlock new opportunities; Drive defined adoption targets; Drive business outcomes; Ensure integrated execution; Inform prioritization and decision-making; Deliver enterprise-wide AI enablement outcomes

Industry & Context.

Investment
Problems you'll solve

Strategic initiatives; Use-case origination; Prioritization; Business outcomes; Critical workflows; New opportunities; Proficiency uplift; Business value realization; Delivery risks; Dependencies; Lessons learned; Decision-making; Experimentation; Innovation; Production readiness; Transition-to-run; Trade-offs

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working, Option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year, Accommodations are available upon request

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years of experience in technology or corporate strategy, management consulting, enterprise transformation, 5+ years leading AI initiatives, Proven success in enterprise AI/technology innovation enablement, Understanding of AI solutions and latest AI tools (Anthropic and OpenAI/Azure AI models and agentic development tools), In-depth understanding of AI and related technology, Demonstrated leadership and management experience, Influencing and relationship-building skills, Sound business and technical acumen, Awareness of risk, compliance, and ethical considerations in adopting new technologies, Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, business, or related field, or equivalent experience, Legally entitled to work in the country

Nice to Have

Familiarity with industry practices, Ability to coach and develop a high-performing team, Ability to build trust and consensus with leaders and cross-functional partners, Agility to understand unfamiliar businesses areas and AI opportunities, Continuous learner, Passion for innovation, Cultivating a learning-oriented, tech-forward culture

What You'll Do.

Translate enterprise AI strategy

Advise divisions on AI opportunities

Partner to originate AI use cases

Provide portfolio insight

Stay current on AI developments

Lead enterprise AI enablement

Support progression of AI initiatives

Serve as Applied Intelligence chief of staff

Manage AI enablement budget

Lead through influence

Lead AI Centre of Enablement team

Build relationships with executives

Establish external relationships

Establish AI enablement standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with Technology and Engineering Directors; Works with AI delivery teams; Works with Product Owners; Works with AI Divisional Champions; Partners with senior leaders; Partners with Risk, Legal, Privacy, Security, Enterprise Architecture, Technology Controls; Engages external partners, vendors, industry peers; Leads through influence across matrixed teams; Builds relationships with executives and senior leaders; Establishes and maintains external relationships

Communication Scope

Communicate AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders; Articulate business value; Driving clear communication on AI funding, initiatives, governance, and benefits

Process & Methodology

Use-case origination, Prioritization, Enterprise-wide adoption, Roadmap execution, Budget management, Trade-offs

Full Job Description

**The opportunity** The Director, AI Centre of Enablement is a unique opportunity to lead the establishment of a centralized AI enablement capability, driving enterprise-wide adoption and strategic value from artificial intelligence. You will sit at the intersection of technology, strategy and people. The successful candidate will influence senior stakeholders and be accountable for shaping OTPP’s AI benefit realization by driving strategic and disciplined use-case origination, prioritization, and enterprise-wide AI adoption to accelerate insights, streamline critical workflows, and unlock new opportunities through AI innovation. The role owns the enterprise AI enablement capability end‑to‑end, accountable for adoption, proficiency uplift, and realized business value from AI across OTPP. **Who you 'll work with** The Director reports to the Senior Managing Director, Investment Technology & Applied Intelligence and leads the AI Centre of Enablement within the Applied Intelligence function. The role works closely with Technology and Engineering Directors, AI delivery teams, Product Owners embedded in the business, and AI Divisional Champions to ensure alignment between AI strategy, delivery, and adoption. The Director partners regularly with senior leaders across Investments, Member Services, and corporate functions, as well as with Risk, Legal, Privacy, Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Technology Controls to ensure AI adoption aligns with enterprise standards and risk appetite. The role also engages external partners, vendors, and industry peers to inform leading practices and strengthen organizational capability. **What you 'll do** * Translate enterprise AI strategy and multi‑year AI charter into practical enablement plans, advising divisions on high‑impact AI opportunities in critical workflows to drive defined adoption targets and business outcomes across the enterprise. * Partner with Business Technology, enterprise strategy, and AI delivery teams to origi

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