AI Technical Lead

University of Wisconsin-Madison

AI Technical Lead leading AI evaluation, deployment, and governance initiatives at UW-Madison. Collaborating with teams to shape AI tool adoption and ensure responsible usage while protecting privacy and security.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in deploying and managing AI-powered tools and enterprise SaaS platforms, with a strong focus on strategic project leadership and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences while ensuring compliance with governance and policy standards.

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AI-Powered Tools ImplementationEnterprise SaaS Platforms AdministrationComplex Project LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationTechnical Concept Translation

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Hard Skills

AI Tool EvaluationSaaS Platform DeploymentTechnical Systems DesignProblem ResolutionSystem IntegrationInfrastructure ManagementMonitoring and TroubleshootingStandards-Based Technology InitiativesProject PlanningGovernance of AI Use

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365AnthropicCopilot for M365

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Technical ProjectsStakeholder EngagementPolicy ComplianceTechnical Systems InfrastructureStrategically Significant Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience deploying, configuring, or administering enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 or equivalent productivity suites)
Experience evaluating, implementing, or supporting AI-powered tools or services in an enterprise setting
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and coordinate across multiple teams or stakeholders
Experience translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences including for executive audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation
holidays
paid time off
competitive insurances
savings accounts
retirement benefits