Associate Director, AI Integration

University of Utah Health is seeking an Associate Director for AI Integration and Value. The Associate Director, AI Integration & Value is a newly developed role that provides strategic and operational leadership for the integration, governance, and value realization of artificial intelligence (AI) across University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics. Reporting to the Senior Director of AI Strategy and Enablement, this role is responsible for translating AI strategy into practice, ensuring responsible and risk-managed adoption, and delivering measurable outcomes. The Associate Director leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates across clinical, operational, and technical domains to drive high-impact, repeatable results in alignment with institutional priorities. This position does not provide direct patient care.

Qualified candidates must have completed:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Six years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare, digital transformation, analytics, or AI-related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management
  • Guides the operational execution of the enterprise AI portfolio, including intake, prioritization, and value tracking.
  • Leads benefits realization and outcome verification aligned with clinical, financial, and operational goals.
  • Oversees cross-functional governance workflows, including AI system inventory, risk assessments, and monitoring plans.
• Integration & Collaboration
  • Collaborates with Platform, Engineering, Development, Enterprise Architecture, and other teams to ensure scalable, supportable AI integrations.
  • Partners with Compliance, Information Security, Digital Technology, and Clinical Informatics to operationalize responsible AI principles.
  • Works with change management, literacy and training teams to ensure workforce readiness and appropriate use of AI tools.
• Talent and Performance Management
  • Builds, leads, and develops high-performing teams, supporting product management, integration, and analytics.
  • Provides feedback, conducts performance appraisals, and fosters professional growth for staff.
  • Proactively addresses conflicts and promotes team cohesion and resolution.
• EPE/Service
  • Responsible for user satisfaction and effectiveness metrics of integrated AI systems.
  • Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.
• Financial Oversight and Resource Management
  • Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
  • Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
  • Oversees vendor relationships for AI-related systems and tools.
• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
  • Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in AI implementation.
  • Achieves quality and value goals for assigned AI portfolio areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Fosters positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership.
  • Engages teams in organizational news, decisions, and recognition.
  • Upholds user satisfaction and effectiveness metrics for integrated AI systems.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare operations, AI governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strategic planning, forecasting, and portfolio management abilities.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, metrics, Epic integration, and digital health tools.
• Understanding of AI risk controls, ethical AI principles, and privacy/security standards.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and high-visibility initiatives.
• Practical expertise in value tracking, benefit realization, and change adoption.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Six years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare, digital transformation, analytics, or AI-related fields.
• Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Administration, or related area.
• Experience with Epic, AI platforms, and digital innovation lifecycle.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Lean, CPHIMS, Responsible AI credentials).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Physical Requirements: Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing
• Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@

EEO Statement: University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: . Online reports may be submitted at .

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 80039

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule M-F; 8-5

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Information Technology Services

Workplace Set Up Hybrid

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department COS ISC 17A ITS AI SERVICES

Category Information Technology

Workplace Set Up Hybrid