Director of AI Initiatives & IT Strategy

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The Information Technology Technical Director for AI Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania leads high-impact AI programs within ISC, shaping strategies and roadmaps across academic, research, and administrative domains.

Reporting to the CTO, you will partner with campus leaders to translate AI opportunities into practical projects, ensure governance and ethical considerations, and drive responsible, scalable AI adoption on a university-wide scale in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• 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 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, and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

AI governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Anthropic

OpenAI

Job description

The Information Technology Technical Director for AI Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania leads high-impact AI programs within ISC, shaping strategies and roadmaps across academic, research, and administrative domains.

Reporting to the CTO, you will partner with campus leaders to translate AI opportunities into practical projects, ensure governance and ethical considerations, and drive responsible, scalable AI adoption on a university-wide scale in Philadelphia.