Ontario Teachers

Director, AI Centre of Enablement

Toronto, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

You will sit at the intersection of technology, strategy and people.
The role works closely with Technology and Engineering Directors, AI delivery teams, Product Owners embedded in the business, and AI Divisional Champions to ensure alignment between AI strategy, delivery, and adoption.

Responsibilities

Translate enterprise AI strategy and multi‑year AI charter into practical enablement plans, advising divisions on high‑impact AI opportunities in critical workflows to drive defined adoption targets and business outcomes across the enterprise.
Partner with Business Technology, enterprise strategy, and AI delivery teams to originate, evaluate, and prioritize AI use cases, inform build/buy decisions, and ensure integrated execution across the AI lifecycle and roadmap.
Support progression of AI initiatives from experimentation to scale by coordinating readiness, clarifying scope, enabling sustainable ownership models, and establishing transition‑to‑run handoffs, documentation, and governance expectations.
Manage AI enablement budget, including staffing, vendors, tooling, and initiative funding, with accountability for prioritization and trade‑offs.
Lead through influence across matrixed teams, providing enterprise‑wide oversight of AI enablement and alignment to strategic priorities and governance expectations.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing AI Centre of Enablement team to deliver enterprise‑wide AI enablement outcomes.
Build strong relationships with executives and senior leaders to drive enterprise‑wide AI engagement through aligned priorities, communications, community‑building, and active sponsorship.
Establish and maintain external relationships with partners, vendors, and industry peers, and serve as an ambassador for Teachers' in AI.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and consensus with leaders and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in technology or corporate strategy, management consulting, enterprise transformation, with a demonstrated track record of shaping strategic initiatives in tech-driven environments.
5+ years leading AI initiatives and familiarity with industry practices.
Proven success in enterprise AI/technology innovation enablement.
In-depth understanding of AI and related technology, with the ability to communicate AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders and articulate business value.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Serve as an Applied Intelligence chief of staff for non‑build AI activities, driving clear communication on AI funding, initiatives, governance, and benefits.
Continuous learner, passion for innovation and cultivating a learning-oriented, tech-forward culture.
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Company info

You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Visa & Work Authorization

Build strong relationships with executives and senior leaders to drive enterprise‑wide AI engagement through aligned priorities, communications, community‑building, and active sponsorship.

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