Managing Director, International

The Partnership on AI is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI.

We are a non-profit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies.

Our essential Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to understand the implications of AI advancements and ensure they benefit society equitably.

Through dialogue, insight, education, and guidance, PAI informs responsible AI solutions and identifies opportunities to address humanity’s pressing challenges.

Our vision is a future where Artificial Intelligence empowers humanity by contributing to a more just, equitable, and prosperous world. Our mission is to bring diverse voices together across global sectors, disciplines, and demographics so developments in AI advance positive outcomes for people and society.

If you are committed to a future of responsible AI and you are interested in joining the Partnership on AI in our quest, we genuinely appreciate your interest and we want to hear from you.

ROLE SUMMARY

To advance the organization’s mission and vision globally, PAI is hiring a highly-experienced, strategic and dynamic Managing Director, International based in Europe. This is an executive leadership position that will develop and oversee PAI’s strategic directions, engagements and operations outside of the US, working in collaboration with Executive Team members who are responsible for PAI’s overall partnerships and fundraising, programs and research, public policy and operations. Over time, the Managing Director will recruit and manage a diverse global team, and deliver measurable international results that align with PAI’s theory of change.

Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Managing Director will ensure that PAI widens the diversity of voices charting the future of AI by building bridges across regions and jurisdictions to advance the responsible and safe governance of AI and respectfully engaging with regional perspectives to advance the development of AI that meets local needs through equity, justice and shared prosperity. The Managing Director will engage collaboratively and consultatively externally with our global community of Partners, Policy-Makers and PAI’s Board of Directors and, internally, with Executive Team peers and other colleagues across the PAI staff team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Act as a change agent to advance PAI’s global perspective and reach by developing a growth and impact strategy outside of the US in the first six months and a multi-year implementation plan, while ensuring funding aligns with expenses and consulting widely internally and externally to define success for the strategy.
• Work with the Executive Team to advance partner, program and policy activities in the UK and EU over the next 12 months.
• Seed new Partner relationships and activity in the Global South by convening at least one outreach event in each of the major regions of the world through 2025.
• Partner collaboratively to set strategic directions, drive engagement outside of the US and operationalize PAI’s impact with peers on the Executive Team who have overall responsibility for their areas of strategic accountability.
• Present to the Board of Directors on PAI’s mission outside of the US and support the CEO in building a more globally diverse Board of Directors.
• Work with the entire PAI organization to extend the reach and impact of PAI’s efforts outside of the US globally.
• Inspire innovation, excellence, and expansive global thinking when considering opportunities across the organization and support a more proactive pursuit of partners both nationally and globally.
• Oversee the creation of regional convenings for steering committees and working groups to ensure PAI “walks the talk” of being globally inclusive.
• Leverage clear leadership directives to drive measurable impact and achieve performance goals.
• Shape and nurture the profile of the organization through both external (public, media, Partner community) and internal (Board, staff) relationships.
• Represent the organization and its progress at conferences and other public forums to maintain visibility and credibility within the broader AI community.
• Serve as one of the public ambassadors of PAI; engage with media, policymakers, PAI’s partner community, and other external stakeholders.
• Recruit, manage, and develop a remote, high-performing international team by providing mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and leadership in achieving departmental and organizational goals.
• Set clear and measurable targets and monitor PAI’s performance in order to ensure organization-wide accountability to our mission outside of the US.
• Lead the resourcing, budgeting, and responsible financial management of PAI’s initiatives outside of the US while ensuring they align with PAI’s theory of change, advance the annual Business Plan, and support sustainable growth.
• Establish and implement performance metrics related to PAI’s activities outside of the US, including reach, funding growth, and programmatic impact; regularly report and share updates on these metrics to key audiences, including but not limited to PAI’s Board of Directors, Executive Team, broader PAI staff team, Partners, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide a healthy and collaborative remote work environment that values diversity and inclusion and establishes PAI’s Values of trust, justice, respect and compassion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in tech-related international relations, with a record of accomplishment leading a team.
• Masters degree or higher in related discipline preferred.
• Strategic thinking abilities with a track record of successfully partnering with a CEO, Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Skilled as an outstanding coach, mentor, and motivator of professionals, with a dedication to hiring, retaining, and developing outstanding and diverse talent.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding the history, status, and likely trajectories of the constellation of technologies that are referred to as AI.
• Professional credibility and maturity to effectively engage and build authentic relationships, including the ability to build trust and consensus, and to influence widely diverse stakeholders, spanning multiple sectors.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills that translate into multiple environments ranging from internal to external audiences.
• Highly experienced in international, multi-stakeholder settings, including convening stakeholders with differing perspectives to deliberate complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering high-profile, cross-departmental projects.

PREFERRED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Champion of equity, diversity and inclusion internally and externally.
• Models the ethical values of the organization and acts in a selfless manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work across sectors, including in corporate, civil society, advocacy, and academic environments.
• Relationship and consensus-building skills, including experience working with or managing coalitions and diverse communities.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Based in UK or EU country with fluency in English and at least one other European-based language, e.g. French or German.
• Willing and able to travel internationally, work virtually and manage a team remotely.

QUALITIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US

• Builds Trust: Able to be transparent by being authentic, conveying trust and communicating openly and in a timely manner while involving key stakeholders in decision-making.
• Visionary: Able to take a long-term perspective, conveying a belief in an outcome, and displaying the confidence to reach goals.
• Inspirational: Able to inspire and motivate others, both those they directly manage, Executive Team colleagues and external and internal individuals in a positive manner.
• Courageous: Able to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, and fearless in intervening in challenging situations.
• Decisive: Able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion.
• Personal Development: Able to seek opportunities for individual personal development.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We know that research has shown that some potential applicants will submit an application only when they feel that they have met close to all of the qualifications for a role—we encourage you to take a leap of faith with us and submit your application as long as you are passionate about working to make a real impact on responsible AI. We are very interested in hearing from a diverse pool of candidates.

PAI offers a generous paid leave and benefits package, including:

• Time Off: Twenty vacation days; three personal reflection days; sick leave and family leave above industry standards.
• Benefits: high-quality health insurance plans specific to each of our hiring regions.
• Additional perks: cell phone reimbursement, professional development stipends, and opportunities to attend AI related conferences and events and to collaborate with our roughly 100 partners across industry, academia and civil society.

PAI is headquartered in San Francisco yet has a remote workforce with a global membership base and scope. This role is eligible for remote work within the UK or European Union. We do not offer visa support for this position at this time.

PAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, education assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, and all privileges and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at PAI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

The Partnership on AI may become subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. We also track diversity in our workforce for the purpose of improving over time. In order to comply with these goals, the Partnership on AI invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender and race/ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not jeopardize or adversely affect employment or any consideration you may receive for employment or advancement. The information obtained will be kept confidential.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send a cover letter and resume by February 10th, 2025.

Applications may be accepted after the deadline on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Only complete applications will be reviewed.

This job description is subject to periodic revisions in accordance with the evolving needs of the organization.