Director of AI Initiatives & Technology Strategy

Penn Information Systems & Computing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 122,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Information Systems & Computing (ISC) department seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives to lead strategic initiatives, partnering with campus stakeholders and technical teams to translate AI opportunities into actionable roadmaps.

Reporting to ISC's Executive Director and CTO, this role combines deep technical expertise with governance, risk, and pragmatic AI practices to advance Penn's mission while engaging senior leadership and ensuring responsible

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and recommending strategic investments.
• Experience with leading AI vendors such as Anthropic and OpenAI is strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results across organizational boundaries.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

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.
• Champion responsible AI practices, including governance, risk management, privacy, and ethics.
• Stay informed on emerging AI trends, tools, and higher education practices.
• Coordinate with procurement, legal, and compliance on AI-related vendor engagements and policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Information Systems & Computing (ISC) department seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives to lead strategic initiatives, partnering with campus stakeholders and technical teams to translate AI opportunities into actionable roadmaps.

Reporting to ISC's Executive Director and CTO, this role combines deep technical expertise with governance, risk, and pragmatic AI practices to advance Penn's mission while engaging senior leadership and ensuring responsible