Director, AI Initiatives & Tech Strategy

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

The Information Systems & Computing department at the University of Pennsylvania seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives to lead strategic AI programs, partner with campus stakeholders, and translate opportunities into actionable roadmaps. This high-visibility role requires deep technical expertise and strong leadership.

You will champion responsible AI, collaborate across schools, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and align with governance and risk considerations to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of experience or equivalent
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic investments
• Experience working with leading AI vendors such as Anthropic and OpenAI
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to develop roadmaps and drive execution
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Partner with ISC leadership and campus stakeholders to shape AI strategies, priorities, and offerings.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases across academic, research, and administrative domains
• Lead 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, privacy, and ethics
• Stay informed on emerging AI trends to inform institutional direction
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, and compliance on AI-related policies and vendor engagements
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

The Information Systems & Computing department at the University of Pennsylvania seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives to lead strategic AI programs, partner with campus stakeholders, and translate opportunities into actionable roadmaps. This high-visibility role requires deep technical expertise and strong leadership.

You will champion responsible AI, collaborate across schools, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and align with governance and risk considerations to deliver