Manager | AI Transformation - Office of COO

Senior Management / Directors

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Manager/ AI Transformation – Office of COO

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The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a pioneer in the higher education sector of Sri Lanka and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. It is committed to provide the best student experience through a dedicated group of academic and non-academic staff. The main campus located in Malabe has excellent academic and recreational facilities.

We are looking for a dynamic and result oriented individual to join our team as Manager/ AI Transformation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Developing and executing SLIIT's AI transformation roadmap aligned with institutional strategy, focusing on academic excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI use cases across faculties and administrative departments.
  • Leading AI-driven process improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing decision-making capabilities, and improving stakeholder experiences.
  • Collaborating with academic and research teams to promote AI adoption, support AI-related projects, and facilitate industry-academia partnerships in emerging technologies.
  • Establishing AI governance, data management, compliance, and ethical AI practices to ensure the responsible and secure deployment of AI solutions.
  • Managing relationships with technology vendors, solution providers, and internal stakeholders to deliver AI projects on time and within budget.
  • Driving organizational change management, awareness programs, and capability-building initiatives to enhance AI literacy and adoption among staff and students.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline and Master's degree in AI, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of overall work experience in the relevant discipline, including three (3) years of managerial or equivalent supervisory/ lead role experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading technology-enabled transformation projects and stakeholder management.
  • Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, automation platforms, data governance, and emerging digital technologies.

Please send your resume via email to [email protected] clearly indicating the post applied for on the subject line of the email, to be received within 7 days of this advertisement.