[Remote] Head of AI Solutions & Engineering - Technology & Innovation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Teach For All is seeking a strategic AI and technology leader to identify, prioritize, and scale AI-enabled solutions that accelerate the impact of its global network. The role leads technology strategy and solution delivery across network partners and the global organization, while managing a small team and cultivating a community of technology enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

• Working across network partners and internal stakeholders including our AI and Ed Tech Initiative team to build context and identify key potential technology solutions to accelerate impact
• Developing and driving an organization-wide AI and technology solutions strategy, prioritizing investments and opportunities based on organizational impact, feasibility, and long-term sustainability
• Providing regular updates internally and externally regarding progress, and regularly revisiting and modifying the solutions strategy as needs change
• Influencing senior leaders and stakeholders across the global organization and network partners to build alignment, adoption, and shared ownership of AI-enabled transformation initiatives
• Gathering requirements for prioritized projects through stakeholder interviews and discussion, ensuring that all projects are accessible, inclusive of the various needs of the network and sustainable for all network partners
• Synthesizing requirements and developing holistic solutions to meet the needs of your stakeholders, ensuring that key needs and requirements are met within project and budgetary constraints
• Working both individually and collaboratively across the Technology & Innovation team and any external vendors or collaborators needed to develop and deliver prioritized solutions
• Ensuring that end users are trained and supported along with the Technology & Innovation Operations team
• Identifying key metrics and measures of success, and reporting on those throughout the phases of each project
• Identifying and managing key improvements through user and stakeholder interviews
• Lead a team of 2 within the broader Technology & Innovation team to deliver on  your solutions strategy for the organization and broader network
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and decision-making support across complex technology and AI initiatives
• Supplementing the work of the AI and Ed Tech Initiative team, helping develop a community of technology enthusiasts across the network, and working across key stakeholders internally and throughout the network to share best practice and amplify the impact of community members
• Where possible, involving the community members in the development of the technology solutions identified as part of the three year strategy
• Encouraging and supporting community-developed solutions

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, Innovation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated success leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive organizational impact and strategic priorities
• 7+ years of experience leading technology, digital transformation, product, innovation, or AI-related initiatives
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing technology, digital transformation, AI, or innovation strategies that drive organizational impact
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders to identify priorities, align resources, and drive change
• Strong understanding of modern AI technologies, platforms, and solution architectures, with the ability to guide technical teams, vendors, and partners in designing and delivering impactful solutions
• Strong ability to translate emerging technologies and AI capabilities into practical solutions that address organizational and user needs
• Experience balancing innovation, user-centered design, operational realities, and long-term sustainability when developing technology solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive adoption of new technologies
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or guiding the adoption of AI-enabled technologies and digital solutions in partnership with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Experience leading technical teams and collaborating effectively with software engineers and solution architects throughout the solution development lifecycle
• Familiarity with cloud-based ecosystems and modern technology platforms, with the ability to evaluate and guide technology decisions
• To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire at the time of application
• Comfort and curiosity in engaging with new and emerging technologies
• Participation in open-source development projects and communities
• Experience working in bandwidth-constrained environments
• Passion for Education, AI and EdTech
• Sensitivity to diversity in backgrounds and beliefs (e.g., racial, cultural, socioeconomic, political, etc.)
• Strong alignment with and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Teach For All

Benefits

• A culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress
• Professional and personal development experiences
• Ample opportunities to make a positive impact on the work of Teach For All and beyond
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs
• All roles are 100% remote; in some locations we offer the option for in-office collaborations
• Generous time off
• Flexible work arrangements

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