AI Governance Lead

About the Role

The AI Governance Lead will play a critical role in developing and implementing governance and control frameworks for AI tools and technologies within our organization. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Security, Legal, IT, Product, Business, and external vendors, to ensure that AI tools are approved and used in accordance with company policies and industry best practices. Additionally, this person will serve as a change agent and catalyst for innovation, leading AI usage policies and maintaining key governance artifacts, such as external data sources, proofs of concept, and supporting materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive AI governance strategies that guide the responsible and ethical use of AI tools and technologies.
• Establish cross-functional processes for the approval, access, and ongoing maintenance of AI tools, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop policies, standards, and procedures governing AI use, with a focus on security, privacy, ethics, and responsible innovation.
• Assess AI tool capabilities and risks, clearly articulate trade-offs, and recommend appropriate uses and access across the organization.
• Serve as a change agent and catalyst for innovation by leading AI usage policies and maintaining key governance artifacts, including external data sources, proofs of concept, and supporting materials.
• Foster a culture of responsible AI use by educating stakeholders on governance best practices, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Lead complex, strategically important initiatives across large cross-functional teams while influencing senior leaders, technical experts, business stakeholders, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Math, Physics, or any related field.
• 5+ years of AI, Data Science, or Machine Learning experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in collaboration with business and other teams.
• 3+ years of experience with Policy Development, Frameworks, Compliance Assurance and Auditing, Governance, Stakeholder and Change management, and AI Ethical education.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud architecture (preferably AWS).
• 3+ years of experience with Data Lakes (preferably Databricks).
• 3+ years of experience working in selecting and managing external vendors.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing governance frameworks for AI tools and technologies.
• Experience with ML lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to AI governance and compliance.

Skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence senior executive leadership and clearly articulate the trade-offs associated with AI tools and business solutions.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to persuade, navigate ambiguity, and maintain a positive approach in challenging situations.

Bonus Points

• PhD.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $161,000.00 - $249,500.00. This range takes into account various factors, including skill sets, experience, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. Occasional travel of up to 20% is required, including attendance at designated company summits and other business-related events.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• Legal and identity theft coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellbeing program
• Discounted WGU tuition
• Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation, paid sick time, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.