Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager at Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, British Columbia
About This Position
Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program Manager plays a central role in advancing TRU’s HorAIzon initiative, a university-wide initiative that aims to strengthen TRU’s leadership in applied and responsible AI. The AI Program Manager will be responsible for building a unified, skills-based approach to AI learning across the institution. To accomplish this, they will work with key partners such as CELT, the Library, IT, P&C, IPE and more to design, coordinate, and evaluate a comprehensive pan institutional program that supports campus.
This position provides both strategic leadership and hands-on program management. The AI Program Manager is responsible for transforming the current strategy outline, developing a multilayered scaffolding model for AI learning, and fostering community-driven learning opportunities that build confidence, capability, and responsible AI practice across TRU.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project and Change Management
- Responsible for the implementation plan for assigned AI initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and performance indicators are met.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans with clear sequencing, scope, and resource requirements.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and adapt plans as necessary.
- Offer coaching, facilitation, and communication to support organizational readiness and change adoption.
Strategic AI Program Design and Leadership
- Enhance the current AI workshops and training programs into a comprehensive, scalable plan aligned to TRU HorAIzon.
- Partner with key stakeholders to design, build and land a pan-institutional AI learning approach that is impactful and increases TRU community's comfort with AI.
- Support TRU HorAIzon leadership by conducting environmental scanning and best practice analysis to inform AI program development
Expand AI Capacity on Campus
- Collaborate with key partners to design and implement a robust suite of learning programs, including (and not limited to):
- Foundational and advanced AI capability pathways.
- Peer to peer learning models.
- Community office hours.
- Identify creative ways to support and scale AI learning both by leveraging existing tools and services and making recommendations on new resources for campus.
- Partner with the Library to continue growing The Collaboratory into a vibrant space of safe AI experimentation and learning
Partnership, Coordination and Engagement
- Coordinate AI learning efforts across campus units to help remove duplication and improve efficiency.
- Build strong relationships with academic and administrative units on campus to understand needs, priorities, and emerging opportunities.
- Establish metrics, success indicators, and ongoing evaluation mechanisms for AI learning and development programs.
- Engage cross institutional stakeholders to ensure broad participation and adoption of AI.
Community Building and Communication
- Build a culture of curiosity, responsible experimentation, and continuous learning around AI.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to promote AI learning and development initiatives.
- Facilitate community conversations and feedback loops to keep AI programming relevant and responsive.
REPORTS TO
Special Advisor to the President on Artificial Intelligence
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis on project management.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with program management, project management or management consulting.
- Interest in AI and a willingness to learn about AI tools required; experience working with AI is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build community and trust across people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Strong project management capabilities including planning, organizing, problem solving, and managing competing priorities.
- Experience developing, coordinating and facilitating training programs.
- Ability to collect and synthesize information and present insights clearly.
- Ability to navigate complex academic environments and build collaborative relationships.
- Creative, resourceful, and able to leverage existing systems to deliver innovative learning solutions.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.