AI Initiatives Director: Strategic IT Leadership

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); Presencial; USD 122.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives within ISC, partnering with executives to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate strategy into campus-wide projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee governance, risk, and vendor engagements with Anthropic and OpenAI, and help Penn advance responsible AI across education, research, and operations.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic investments that maximize institutional value and impact.
• Experience with leading AI vendors, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to define priorities, develop roadmaps, align resources, and drive execution.
• Exceptional communication (listening, verbal, and written) and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, build consensus, and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and drive results across organizational boundaries.
• Experience managing multiple complex initiatives and competing priorities while meeting established timelines, resource constraints, and budget objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of technology programs and services serving a large, diverse customer base.
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and a strong customer-service orientation in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with ISC leadership and campus stakeholders to shape and evolve a slate of AI strategies, priorities, and offerings.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases across academic, research, and administrative domains
• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI-related projects from ideation through implementation.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams, functional units, and campus leadership to ensure alignment of priorities.
• Champion responsible AI practices, including governance, risk management, privacy, and ethical considerations.
• Stay informed on emerging AI trends, tools, and higher-education practices to inform institutional direction.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, and compliance teams on AI-related vendor engagements and policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

AI governance

Educación

Bachelor of Science

Herramientas

Anthropic

OpenAI

Descripción del empleo

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives within ISC, partnering with executives to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate strategy into campus-wide projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee governance, risk, and vendor engagements with Anthropic and OpenAI, and help Penn advance responsible AI across education, research, and operations.