IT Technical Director, AI Initiatives

University of Pennsylvania

United (PA)

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USD 122.000 - 225.000

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10 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

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.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

AI governance

Formazione

Bachelor of Science

Strumenti

Anthropic

OpenAI

Descrizione del lavoro

IT Technical Director, AI Initiatives

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

IT Technical Director, AI Initiatives

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Technical Director

Job Description Summary

The Information Technology Technical Director for AI Initiatives isa new leadership role within Information Systems & Computing(ISC), reporting to the Executive Director and Chief TechnologyOfficer (CTO), for ISC's Technical Services division. The directorpartners with ISC leadership, technical teams, campus stakeholders,and subject-matter experts to identify high-impact AI opportunitiesand establish near- and long-term roadmaps. This role combinesstrong technical expertise with strategic vision to distinguishpractical opportunities from emerging trends, drive implementation,and promote sustainable, responsible, and pragmatic AI practices.The Director also translates governance and risk considerationsinto clear, actionable guidance. This highly visible leader buildsconsensus and secures support across campus leadership, includingthe President, Provost, and the Office of the Executive VicePresident, while aligning technical teams around a shared visionand turning AI strategy into institutional action.

Job Responsibilities

Partner with ISC leadership and campus stakeholders to shapeand evolve a slate of AI strategies, priorities, andofferings.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases acrossacademic, research, and administrative domains
Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI-relatedprojects 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, riskmanagement, privacy, and ethical considerations.
Stay informed on emerging AI trends, tools, and highereducation practices to inform institutional direction.
Coordinate with procurement, legal, and compliance teams onAI-related vendor engagements and policies.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience orequivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.
Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies andrecommending strategic investments that maximize institutionalvalue and impact.
Experience working with leading AI vendors, such as Anthropicand OpenAI, strongly preferred.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with theability to define priorities, develop roadmaps, align resources,and drive execution.
Exceptional communication (listening, verbal, and written) andrelationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complextechnical concepts for diverse audiences, build consensus, andinfluence stakeholders at all levels, including executiveleadership.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influencewithout direct authority, and drive results across organizationalboundaries.
Experience managing multiple complex initiatives and competingpriorities while meeting established timelines, resourceconstraints, and budget objectives.
Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of technologyprograms and services serving a large, diverse customer base.
Sound judgment, adaptability, and a strong customer-serviceorientation in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Experience in higher education preferred.

Job Location – City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Information Systems & Computing

Information Systems & Computing (ISC) is the University ofPennsylvania's central IT organization, providing the core network,data, voice, video, and enterprise application infrastructure andservices upon which Penn's numerous Schools and Centers build theirunique tools and capabilities.

ISC's 300-plus employees work closely with the University's ITorganizations in order to create, deliver and support products andservices that help Schools and Centers operate efficiently andeffectively. We strive to be easy to work with, and to serve as atrusted advisor to Penn's IT community, faculty, staff and studentsin support of an environment of discovery and progress.

ISC's focus on customer service and the high-quality,cost-effective, reliable implementation of modern IT solutionsadvances the mission of the University, as well as that of eachindividual School and Center. At Penn, technological freedom anddepartmental autonomy represent dearly held core values. ISCsupports those ideas by providing foundational services and cogentcounsel, empowering individuals and departments to employ theirdistinct strengths in support of their goals.

Department / School

Information Systems and Computing

Pay Range

$122,100.00 - $225,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.