Savannah College of Art and Design · 10 hours ago
Executive Director for Enterprise Technology
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSavannah College of Art and Design is seeking an Executive Director for Enterprise Technology to lead the university-wide AI strategy and integrate emerging technologies into the institution. The role involves overseeing the IT roadmap, managing vendor relationships, and developing policies for technology procurement while ensuring the ethical use of AI.
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Responsibilities
Spearhead the university-wide AI strategy
Develop and maintain the multi-year IT roadmap aligned with the university’s strategic goals
Anticipate emerging technology trends and oversee the project portfolio to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Implement standardized project management methodologies across the department
Lead organizational change efforts required when shifting to AI-driven or automated workflows
Lead high-stakes negotiations for enterprise-wide software, hardware, and service contracts
Manage key vendor relationships to maximize ROI and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met
Serve as the primary liaison between IT and academic administrative leadership
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable updates for non-technical stakeholders
Manage the enterprise technology budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation
Develop policies and standards for technology procurement and lifecycle management
Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive AI strategy, with a focus on generative AI and machine learning to enhance administrative efficiency and academic innovation
Establish institutional frameworks for the ethical use of AI related to intellectual property protection, data privacy, and academic integrity
Partner with the Enterprise Applications team to identify and embed AI capabilities into the university's core platforms (e.g., LMS, CRM, and ERP)
Continuously monitor the tech landscape to ensure SCAD’s infrastructure can support the massive data and processing demands of modern creative software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT, business, or related discipline
At least 10 years of progressive leadership in information technology (IT), with a focus on strategy and project delivery
Preferred
M.B.A. or other relevant master's degree
Project management professional (PMP) or information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) certifications
Company
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit university with locations in Georgia, Hong Kong, and France
1001-5000 employees
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