Director, AI Deployment Engineer

About this role

About This Role

BlackRock is seeking a Director, AI Deployment Engineer to lead the deployment and continuous improvement of artificial intelligence capabilities across Business Operations within the Technology & Operations organization. This role focuses on translating AI strategy into durable, production-ready solutions that are embedded into real operational workflows.

You will lead AI deployments from pilot through scaled adoption, identify agentic and workflow-based automation opportunities, and partner closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and product teams throughout the lifecycle. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys working across teams, navigating ambiguity, and ensuring AI solutions deliver measurable value once live.

Team Overview

The Technology Development Operations Team (TDO) drives AI-enabled automation and integration across the Technology & Operations organization. The team partners with Aladdin Engineering, AI Labs, and other technology teams to deliver scalable, production-grade AI capabilities that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance user experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Director, AI Deployment Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful rollout and ongoing improvement of AI solutions across Business Operations. Responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end deployment of AI technologies into live operational environments

• Running structured business process reviews to identify AI and agentic automation opportunities

• Partnering with domain experts to understand workflows, constraints, and success metrics

• Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and platform teams during design, build, testing, and release

• Serving as the primary business-facing partner during deployment to ensure solutions are usable, reliable, and scalable

• Establishing post-deployment feedback loops and translating insights into prioritized enhancements

• Monitoring adoption, performance, and operational risk, and driving continuous improvement

• Contributing to deployment standards, playbooks, and guidelines for AI delivery across Business Operations

• Supporting governance, documentation, and readiness activities to enable responsible AI adoption

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate many, though not necessarily all, of the following:

• Experience deploying technology solutions into production business environments, ideally involving AI, automation, or advanced analytics

• Strong ability to analyze business processes and translate operational needs into deployable solutions

• Experience working across technical and non-technical teams to drive outcomes

• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and prioritizing work across multiple initiatives

• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in accessible terms

Technical and Analytical Experience

Helpful skills and experiences may include:

• Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts, including agentic systems or intelligent workflows

• Experience partnering with engineering teams on AI platforms, APIs, or data pipelines

• Exposure to automation technologies or operational tooling

• Ability to use data and user feedback to inform improvements

We value learning agility and transferable skills. If you are excited about deploying AI at scale, we encourage you to apply.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

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