Assistant Vice President for Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a practical enterprise roadmap for using AI, data, and analytics to improve university operations.
• Identify high-value administrative use cases across Finance, HR, Enrollment Management, and other domains.
• Lead a portfolio of administrative AI initiatives to reduce manual work and improve service delivery.
• Advance enterprise data maturity and strengthen data governance practices in partnership with institutional stakeholders.
• Oversee the operationalization of enterprise AI services, including service models for tools like ChatGPT Edu, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Develop a framework for evaluating AI capabilities embedded in enterprise vendor platforms (ERP, CRM, etc.).
• Coordinate responsible AI governance, addressing privacy, security, bias, and compliance.
• Set the strategy for staff-focused AI literacy, change management, and adoption efforts.
• Manage and provide strategic leadership for the AI Engineering and Architecture, Data, and Analytics and Integrations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data science, business administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in enterprise technology, data governance, or digital transformation.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (CMU will not sponsor visas for this role).
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex, decentralized environments.
• Deep technical understanding of generative AI, data platforms, and automation technologies.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Snowflake, Tableau, Workday, or Salesforce.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Access to fitness centers and a Family Concierge Team.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is a global, research-intensive private university and a leader in innovation. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, CMU is home to top-ranked programs in artificial intelligence, computer science, and engineering, driving impactful research and education worldwide.