Director, Service Delivery & AI Enablement - Computing Services - Computing Services

Director, Service Delivery & AI Enablement - Computing Services - Computing Services

Company:
Carnegie Mellon University

Job Location:
Pittsburgh, 15213

Category:
IT Manager/Director

Type:
Full-Time

The Director of Service Delivery & AI Enablement provides strategic leadership for the design, governance, and continuous improvement of Client Services across Carnegie Mellon University. This role serves as the Service Owner for enterprise productivity services and AI-enabled service initiatives, ensuring services are reliable, scalable, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Client Services, the Director is responsible for establishing service strategies, performance metrics, and lifecycle governance while advancing the organization's mandate to enable excellence with every experience.

The Director works in close partnership with the Director of IT Support Services to ensure services are effectively delivered and continuously improved based on operational performance and campus needs.

Key Responsibilities

Service Strategy & Governance:

• Establish service goals, performance metrics, policies, and operational standards for services within the Client Services portfolio.
• Serve as Service Owner responsible for service lifecycle governance including design, enhancement, and retirement decisions.
• Maintain and mature the service catalog and service portfolio governance model.
• Develop multi-year service roadmaps aligned with institutional priorities.

Service Delivery & Experience:

• Lead initiatives to improve the end-user experience and streamline technology services across campus.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve service workflows to reduce friction in day-to-day campus operations.
• Partner with service managers to ensure measurable service outcomes and continuous improvement.

AI Enablement & Automation:

• Integrate AI-enabled tools and automation into service delivery workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Lead initiatives to expand self-service capabilities and knowledge automation.
• Translate institutional AI strategy into operational service improvements.

Cross-Campus Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Computing Services leadership and campus stakeholders to design and deliver new technology services.
• Work with campus service desks and technology leaders to align service management practices.
• Engage with external organizations to support Carnegie Mellon's continued leadership in higher education IT.

Leadership & Staff Management:

• Lead and supervise service managers and professional staff responsible for service delivery and experience initiatives.
• Establish performance expectations and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Contribute to divisional leadership initiatives and collaborative planning efforts.

Financial & Resource Planning:

• Participate in financial planning and resource allocation decisions supporting the service portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for service optimization and cost efficiencies through improved processes and automation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Significant leadership experience in IT service management, service delivery, or client experience.
• Demonstrated experience establishing service performance metrics and governance models.
• Experience implementing service improvements through automation or emerging technologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL certification or equivalent service management training.
• Experience in higher education IT environments.
• Experience leading service transformation initiatives.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Assistant Vice President for Client Services.

Works in close partnership with the Director of IT Support Operations and other directors within Client Services to ensure alignment between service strategy and operational execution.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function
IT Management

Position Type
Staff - Regular

Full Time/Part time
Full time

Pay Basis
Salary