AI Governance & Assurance Strategy Manager

About the role

This role supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the AI Assurance Market Offering, including collaboration and coordination with the Digital Controls, AI and Automation Market Offering to drive development, scale, and optimization of the Assurance practice's AI service delivery capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strategy and operations expertise, AI expertise, and demonstrable experience in governance, controls, and assurance. A foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, including related standards and regulations, is preferred, along with strong knowledge of ecosystems, alliances, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and execution of AI Assurance strategic initiatives.
• Work directly with the Digital Controls, AI, and Automation team to align on strategic initiatives and synchronize go-to-market activity.
• Lead client pursuits and engagement delivery relating to AI Governance & Assurance.
• Explore and develop AI Assurance tools and assets, including internally developed solutions and third-party tools and alliances.
• Collaborate closely across the MDM, including with the AI SGM, AI Institute, and Consulting, to ensure Assurance is well integrated and represented on broader firm-wide AI initiatives.
• Deliver AI SME training (for clients and internally) to drive education and awareness of AI Governance & Assurance.
• Align with enabling areas (e.g., PPN, Regulatory, Marketing & Comms, Sales Excellence) to ensure the AI Assurance offering is well entrenched into growth and industry-facing activities across the A&A practice.
• Lead market research activities to ensure awareness and understanding of key AI-related industry trends and opportunities.
• Support the development and ongoing management of AI Governance & Assurance content and collateral, such as delivery templates, methodologies, marketing, and eminence.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.

About the team

Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services focus on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together diverse skills and industry experience, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls, along with assurance reports and valuable advice across the corporate reporting landscape.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education or training in information technology, computer science, data protection, information security, engineering, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of full-time experience in governance and controls, information technology, or data protection.
• 1+ year of experience related to artificial intelligence systems.
• Training in artificial intelligence management system audits and audit management.
• Experience conducting management system audits, risk assessment reviews, implementation assessments, and audit reporting for initial certification, recertification, and surveillance audits.
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Expectation to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Experience auditing management systems aligned to ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, or ISO 9001.
• Experience leading audit teams across initial certification, surveillance, or re-certification audits.
• Experience reviewing audit reports and supporting certification recommendations.
• Experience assessing artificial intelligence governance, risk management, controls, or implementation practices.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, or a comparable audit credential.

Pay

The wage range for this role is $161,925 to $269,875. This range takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules, where awards depend on individual and organizational performance.