CareerPlan

Senior Director, AI Strategy and Innovation

New York, NY, usFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develop and lead KIPP's multi-year, network-wide AI strategy, manage AI pilots, and serve as the primary advisor on AI tools, uses, and risks for the KIPP Foundation and regions.

Role type

Senior Director, AI Strategy and Innovation

Builds

Network-wide AI strategy, pilot measurement systems, vendor recommendation frameworks, and external funding narratives for AI in education.

Domain

Education (K-12) + Artificial Intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

AI strategy development, pilot program management, data analysis and evaluation, stakeholder management, partnership negotiation, change management, AI tool assessment, budget management, public speaking.

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, experience in mission-driven organizations, deep expertise in AI in education.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the network-wide AI strategy aligned with organizational goals; manage the AI pilot group and design measurement systems; serve as the final recommender on AI vendors and approaches; coordinate AI work across regions; build relationships with funders and represent the organization at industry conferences.

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership