Director of AI Strategy – Enablement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee the enterprise AI strategy, roadmap, and investment portfolio that aligns with ACE priorities, enhances student outcomes, promotes operational efficiency, and delivers measurable value.

• Establish and manage the AI Center of Excellence, which includes governance forums, decision rights, intake processes, standards, and accountability across functions.

• Chair the AI Steering Committee to prioritize investments, make cross-functional decisions, and supervise value realization and responsible adoption.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to identify, shape, prioritize, and expand high-value AI use cases.

• Guide AI initiatives from the discovery phase through deployment and value realization, ensuring coordination of business ownership, delivery, change management, and continuous improvement.

• Define and uphold responsible AI policies, standards, controls, and lifecycle governance.

• Maintain the enterprise AI inventory and coordinate risk and impact assessments with Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and Data Governance teams.

• Provide executive- and board-ready reports on portfolio health, adoption, value realization, impact, risk, and control effectiveness.

• Promote AI literacy, offer role-based training, manage change, and encourage responsible adoption.

• Assess platforms and vendors, establish AI strategy and governance capabilities, advise executives, and stay informed on regulatory and industry developments.

• Engage with students and employees in real time through online and electronic media.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, data science, business, risk management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in technology, data, digital transformation, analytics, risk, product, or strategy roles, with significant responsibilities in enterprise-wide initiatives.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, automation, responsible AI, or AI governance programs within a complex organization.

• Proven track record of translating strategy into prioritized roadmaps, operating models, policies, and measurable business outcomes.

• Working knowledge of generative AI, machine learning lifecycles, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, model risk, vendor risk, and cloud-based AI platforms.

• Experience in designing or operating cross-functional governance, risk assessment, approval, monitoring, and value realization processes.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex AI opportunities and risks to executives, boards, and both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, change management, analytical, financial, and program execution skills, particularly in a remote, matrixed environment.

• Experience in higher education, education technology, or another regulated field is preferred.

• Familiarity with NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, IAPP AIGP, ISACA AAIR/CRISC, cloud AI certifications, or ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Implementer/Auditor is strongly preferred.

• Exceptional communication, organization, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Minimum internet bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required for remote work.

• Candidates residing in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama cannot be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus for full-time employees.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Options for HSA and FSA.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid time for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement and reduction programs.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k plan with employer matching.

• Full-service wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition and awards programs.

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.

• A virtual-first organizational approach.

• An inclusive work environment.