Executive Director - Artificial Intelligence Enablement & Acceleration

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The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology leadership and support to the Georgia Institute of Technology, working in partnership with academic and business units to meet the unique needs of a leading research university. OIT serves as the primary source of enterprise-wide information technology and telecommunications services in support of students, faculty, staff, and researchers. Location Atlanta, Georgia (In Person in the office) Job Summary Provide enterprise leadership & vision for IT, data for AI to enable Institute's mission, operations & strategic objectives. Establish strategic direction for the Institute's digital, data,& AI capabilities, ensure technology is leveraged as a core enabler of teaching, research, administration, & student success. Lead & support campus in understanding and adopting digital & AI-enabled ways of working, modernizing systems, processes & skills to meet evolving institutional needs. Identify & evaluate emerging technologies, data platforms, AI capabilities, systems software, infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions required for effective digital transformation & integration across the Institute. Coordinate, facilitate & consult with academic, research & admin units to translate business & mission needs into scalable technology, data & AI solutions. Responsible for establishing group, departmental or divisional goals; determining resources; assessing performance; & making pay decisions. Position will interact with executive & senior leadership, executive-level internal stakeholders, external service providers, vendors, industry peers & unit management & staff. Position will advise & counsel executive & Sr leadership, internal stakeholders, unit management & staff. Position supervises unit management & staff. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Lead, develop, and execute an institution-wide digital, data, and AI strategic plan that advances the Institute's academic, research, and administrative mission. Serve as a strategic business partner to the campus by aligning technology, data, and AI investments with institutional priorities and outcomes. Build and sustain strong relationships with faculty, researchers, staff, students, senior leadership, external service providers, vendors, industry peers, and IT leaders to ensure technology enables innovation, operational excellence, and new ways of teaching, learning, researching, and working. Position information technology, data, and AI as core institutional capabilities that modernize the organization, enhance decision-making, and drive continuous digital transformation across the Institute. Job Duty 2 - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, transparency, and accountability across information technology, data, and AI functions. Lead the development of a service- and customer-experience-focused organization that delivers measurable value to the Institute. Establish modern delivery, product, and portfolio management practices, including effective project and change leadership, to enable rapid, reliable, and scalable outcomes. Define the strategic approach for engaging stakeholders to understand institutional objectives, requirements, and constraints, ensuring technology, data, and AI capabilities are positioned to meet the evolving needs of a global, research-intensive institution. Job Duty 3 - Serve as the executive portfolio leader for institution-wide technology, data, and AI initiatives, overseeing the prioritization, adhering to governance, and execution of major programs, projects, and deployments. Review, evaluate, and recommend proposals from academic, research, and administrative units to ensure investments in applications, platforms, infrastructure, data, and AI capabilities align with institutional strategy, architecture, and available resources. Provide oversight for the coordinated management of multiple enterprise information, communications, and digital systems, ensuring delivery of outcomes, effective risk management, and realization of business and mission value. Job Duty 4 - Partner with academic, research, and administrative leaders to modernize business and operational processes across the Institute. Collaboratively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability through process redesign, data-driven decision-making, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities. Enable and support units in adopting new ways of working by aligning technology, data, change management, and organizational readiness to deliver streamlined, high-quality, and sustainable outcomes. Job Duty 5 - Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on enterprise technology, data, and AI investment and management. Provide guidance on the evaluation, selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of digital platforms, information systems, data and AI capabilities, and enabling infrastructure. Ensure institutional investments balance innovation, operational excellence, risk, and sustainability, and that strategic and operational systems are aligned with business objectives, mission outcomes, and long-term value realization. Job Duty 6 - Oversee the performance, quality, and reliability of enterprise technology, data, and AI services to ensure they meet institutional needs and service expectations. Establish strategies, metrics, and governance for monitoring service levels, operational performance, and business value realization. Ensure that organizational processes, systems, and data practices comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, accessibility standards, and institutional policies. Lead the use of performance management, analytics, and continuous improvement practices to evaluate how digital services contribute to institutional effectiveness, risk management, and mission outcomes. Job Duty 7 - Develop, manage, and oversee the university-wide technology, data, and AI budget, including capital and operating expenditures. Ensure the effective, transparent, and responsible allocation of resources to support institutional priorities, digital transformation, and long-term sustainability. Provide strategic financial oversight to balance innovation, operational needs, risk management, and return on investment, ensuring technology funding delivers measurable value and advances the Institute's mission. Job Duty 8 - Communicate enterprise technology, data, and AI strategies, policies, standards, and emerging trends across the Institute to executive leadership, management groups, and professional staff. Establish and institutionalize key performance indicators (KPIs), performance metrics, and dashboards to monitor service quality, operational effectiveness, risk, and business value of digital capabilities. Model ethical leadership and responsible stewardship of resources through transparent decision-making, governance structures, and accountability practices that reinforce trust and institutional integrity. Job Duty 9 - Establish and oversee enterprise data governance and AI governance to ensure trusted, secure, ethical, and compliant use of institutional data and AI-enabled capabilities. Define and implement policies, standards, and accountability models for data stewardship, privacy, retention, access, and appropriate use, including responsible AI practices. Partner with academic, research, and administrative leaders to promote transparency and confidence in data and AI-driven decision-making, while enabling innovation and protecting the Institute's reputation and stakeholders. Provide executive oversight for institutional technology risk management, service resilience, and operational continuity for critical digital capabilities. Ensure appropriate planning, governance, and readiness for disruptions and major incidents, including disaster recovery and business continuity practices. Partner with campus leaders and relevant risk and compliance functions to align security, resilience, and third-party/vendor risk management with institutional priorities and regulatory obligations, balancing risk reduction with mission enablement. Job Duty 10 - Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information systems or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience Experience including managing a staff of technical professionals; position may require work outside of normal business hours and/or travel Ten years of job related experience. Preferred Qualifications Advanced certification in Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem; Enterprise Leadership certifications or training, etc. Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Preferred Experience Experience in a research University setting. Fifteen years of job related experience; ten years in management role. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading large, enterprise technical teams through the end-to-end lifecycle of AI enabled products and services, including design, development, deployment, operations, and ongoing support. Strong hands-on understanding of agentic AI development, including agents, workflows, orchestration patterns, and multi model architectures. Working knowledge of AI platforms and integration layers, such as MCP concepts, AI orchestration layers, AI gateways, and secure enterprise integration patterns. Practical coding literacy and familiarity with modern AI development tools and environments (e.g., Copilot Studio, Claude Code, and related low code/pro code AI frameworks). Ability to balance technical depth with executive leadership, effectively partnering across academic, research, administrative, privacy, security, and compliance domains. Experience operating in higher education, the public sector, or similarly complex and regulated environments is strongly preferred. Experience in a research University setting 15 years of job-related experience, 10 years in management role Advanced certification in Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem Enterprise Leadership certifications or training. Proposed Salary $100,000 - $250,000 depending on experience and preferred skills. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Proven ability to translate business objectives into information technology initiatives. Ability to identify scope and approach to initiatives and formulate short and long term information technology plans and budgets. KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive knowledge of business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management. SKILLS Excellent judgement and decision-making skills. Strong leadership, mentoring, strategic planning, change management, collaboration, and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. 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This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Full-Time Regular Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech