Director, AI Initiatives & Strategic IT Leadership

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; United States; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives within ISC to lead strategic AI programs and roadmaps. You will partner with campus stakeholders, translate governance and risk considerations into actionable guidance, and drive responsible AI implementation across divisions.

This leadership role requires strong communication, cross‑functional influence, and the ability to balance innovation with institutional priorities while shaping a

Formación

• Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic investments that maximize institutional value and impact.
• Experience working 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 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.

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

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Portfolio management

Customer-service orientation

Educación

Bachelor of Science with 5–7 years experience

Higher education experience (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives within ISC to lead strategic AI programs and roadmaps. You will partner with campus stakeholders, translate governance and risk considerations into actionable guidance, and drive responsible AI implementation across divisions.

This leadership role requires strong communication, cross‑functional influence, and the ability to balance innovation with institutional priorities while shaping a