Director, Product Ownership & Applied AI Evaluations

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Please note this role is subject to Hybrid Work Model 2-3 days/week work in office) non-negotiable. Must be a Senior Leader (people manager) with solid experience in AI/Gen AI Products and Portfolios.

Position Overview:

The Director / Product Owner at BMO Bank is a strategic and influential role responsible for shaping delivering and managing innovative AI-driven products and solutions within highly regulated financial environments. This role requires exceptional leadership in aligning business objectives with cutting-edge AI technologies ensuring robust product-market fit customer-centric innovation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Directs researches builds and implements scalable artificial intelligence systems capable of learning and making predictions to business requirements. Enhances data pipelines and lakes to ensure data is clean accurate and optimized for machine learning models. Monitors evaluates and optimizes learning processes to continuously improve high-performance models. Works with other data and analytics professionals to optimize refine automate and scale analysis into repeatable analytics solutions and decision support tools.

• Oversees the designs and development of machine learning (ML) and deep learning systems/products
• Runs hands-on machine learning tests and experiments. Trains and retrain systems to prevent drift and optimize results.
• Solves complex problems with multi-layered data sets extends existing ML frameworks and optimizes existing machine learning libraries.
• Develops Machine Learning apps implements algorithms and builds tools to apply ML frameworks.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts retains and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance recognizes and rewards performance coaches employees supports their development and manages poor performance.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a senior specialist resource across BMO.
• Influences how teams/groups work together.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to multiple interdependent complex problems.
• Communicates abstract concepts in simple terms.
• Fosters strong internal and external networks and works with and across multiple teams to achieve business objectives.
• Anticipates trends and responds by implementing appropriate changes.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

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The above represents BMO Financial Groups pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location skills experience education and qualifications for the role and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Groups expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Groups total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives discretionary bonuses as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance tuition reimbursement accident and life insurance and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits please visit: Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting positive change for our customers our communities and our people. By working together innovating and pushing boundaries we transform lives and businesses and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued respected and heard and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one for yourself and our customers. Well support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching to manager support and network-building opportunities well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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