Tech Director, AI Initiatives & Strategy

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; United States; 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

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Information Systems & Computing (ISC) seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives in Philadelphia. The role partners with ISC leadership to identify high-impact AI opportunities, establish roadmaps, and drive implementation, balancing pragmatic practice with governance and risk considerations.

This senior leader translates complex AI concepts for executives and aligns technical teams around a shared vision, while coordinating with campus leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 5–7 years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and prioritizing investments.
• Experience with leading AI vendors such as Anthropic and OpenAI preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking, roadmapping and prioritization skills.
• Clear communication and ability to influence at executive level.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve AI strategy, priorities, and offerings with ISC leadership.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases across domains.
• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of AI projects.
• Coordinate between technical teams, units, and campus leadership.
• Champion responsible AI practices including governance and risk.
• Stay informed on trends to inform institutional direction.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Science

5–7 years experience

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Vendor experience (AI)

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Anthropic

OpenAI

AI governance tools

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania’s Information Systems & Computing (ISC) seeks an IT Technical Director for AI Initiatives in Philadelphia. The role partners with ISC leadership to identify high-impact AI opportunities, establish roadmaps, and drive implementation, balancing pragmatic practice with governance and risk considerations.

This senior leader translates complex AI concepts for executives and aligns technical teams around a shared vision, while coordinating with campus leadership