AI Technical Lead
Madison, OH - USA
Job Summary
Join the Productivity and Collaborative Solutions (PCS) team within UW-Madisons Division of Information Technology as an AI Technical Lead. PCS provides the tools campus relies on every day such as email video conferencing Microsoft 365 Copilot and other Software as a Service products that enable UW-Madisons mission.
In this role you will lead PCSs strategic effort to evaluate deploy and govern AI-powered technologies that help the campus community with AI for everyday use. Youll partner with stakeholders across DoIT and campus to shape how AI tools are adopted while protecting the privacy and security of our community.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
The candidate selected for this position may perform a combination of on-site and remote work subject to an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA) which is reviewed and approved annually. Remote work requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee. This position is expected to work 20% onsite and 80% remote.
This position will initially last one year with the possibility of extending the position up to a maximum of two years and/or it may turn into an ongoing appointment based on program need and funding availability.
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is an exciting and dynamic work environment grounded in organizational principles that include family and personal life/work balance; an inclusive respectful and supportive work environment; professional development opportunities; innovation; and alignment with the campuss teaching learning and research missions. DoIT provides core IT infrastructure services to the university develops and implements services for the university and in some cases for the Universities of Wisconsin plays a major role in managing the state-wide higher education network and regional networks.
- Leads the evaluation deployment and governance of AI-powered tools and services within PCS including Anthropic and Copilot for M365; develops adoption frameworks monitors usage and ensures responsible AI use aligned with campus policy.
- Researches consults prototypes and develops new and advanced standards-based technology initiatives and problem resolution across multiple systems
- Designs large components and/or coordinates the running maintaining and operating of technical systems and infrastructure
- Integrates designs reviews troubleshoots monitors and resolves highly complex strategically significant and innovative enterprise-wide supported services systems networks and application problems according to established processes and procedures
- Plans and directs staff implementation of complex enterprise technical projects
- Serves as the main expert point of contact with external stakeholders leadership vendors peer institutions and IT partners regarding high-level system integrations. Identifies needs provides solution options and strategic direction and communicates issue updates and resolutions
Division of Information Technology User Services Productivity and Collaborative Solutions (PCS)
User Services offers client-centered services to support the academic administrative and research needs of the campus community. We provide a wide range of consultation and user support services for campus clients through our Help Desk InfoLabs Product Management and Departmental Support services. We also provide and support enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to enable and enhance collaboration and communications among the UWMadison campus community.
PCS specializes in technologies that enable individuals and organizations to work more efficiently and effectively. Core services include Microsoft 365 Google Workspace chat personal document storage email lists and surveys. Work products include system acquisition and implementation technical architecture and design application integration custom software development consulting project management and support of production enterprise system environments.
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well qualified applicants can anticipate to earn between $115000 - $140000 with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications: Bachelors Degree Preferred Minimum Click on the Apply button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: -Resume Applicants should attach a letter of qualificationsand resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referencedabove. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants willadvance in the recruitment process. Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor further information. Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
-Letter of Qualifications
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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