Director, AI Center of Excellence

Job Overview

At Instructure , we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives.

Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.

Job Description

We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in: About the role. We're standing up an AI Center of Excellence, and we're looking for a Director, AI Transformation to lead it.

You'll own the system that makes Instructure an AI-native company: shared infrastructure, governance, a cross-functional roadmap, and a clear, honest read on impact.

You'll partner with leaders in every function to turn AI from scattered pilots into a capability that gets sharper every quarter. This role reports to the SVP, Data.

Our mission for this team is simple: make Instructure the most operationally capable AI-native company in education - turning every function and team into a system that gets smarter and faster every quarter. What you will be doing. Build the foundation.

Stand up and run the shared AI infrastructure - integrations, data boundaries, the approved-model registry, and a standard AI stack with single sign-on and data-loss prevention that every function can build on. Set the guardrails.

Charter and run the governance council, and put in place the security, privacy, approval, and quality monitoring that let teams move fast without creating risk. Own the roadmap. Set AI COE priorities in collaboration with other departments Prove the impact.

Key Responsibilities

• We're standing up an AI Center of Excellence, and we're looking for a Director, AI Transformation to lead it.
• You'll partner with leaders in every function to turn AI from scattered pilots into a capability that gets sharper every quarter.
• What you will be doing.
• Build the foundation.
• Stand up and run the shared AI infrastructure - integrations, data boundaries, the approved-model registry, and a standard AI stack with single sign-on and data-loss prevention that every function can build on.
• Build capability.
• Create centralized training libraries and enablement programs along with HR team, and build the place where teams share what works so the whole company benefits.
• Lead the operating model.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 12 or more years of experience in technology, data, or product roles, including 5 or more years leading teams, with a track record of delivering measurable operational impact at scale - not just pilots.
• Experience building enablement and training programs that change how people actually work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex technical topics clear to non-technical audiences.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
• Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

Benefits and Perks

• Create centralized training libraries and enablement programs along with HR team, and build the place where teams share what works so the whole company benefits.
• We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth The technology and tools you need to do your best work Motivosity employee recognition program A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection We believe in hiring great people and treating them right.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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