PWC

AI Governance Director

PWC • $134K — $348K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Experience in AI/ML governance and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO).
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong background in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of governance frameworks for risk and compliance.
  • Oversee client engagements to enhance internal controls and navigate regulations.
  • Identify market opportunities and drive business growth initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.
  • Promote technological advancements to foster collaboration between people and technology.
  • Create innovative solutions to meet client needs and drive thought leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to professional standards and the firm's code of conduct.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous holiday pay and vacation time.
  • Personal and family sick leave.
  • Access to annual discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Director

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As part of the AI Governance team within the Digital Assurance & Technology team, you will drive the strategic direction and delivery of AI governance initiatives by leveraging innovative methodologies and leading-edge technology resources. As a Director, you will lead complex, enterprise-level engagements to assess and strengthen governance, risk, and control programs, while advising senior stakeholders and building trusted client relationships. You will also develop and mentor high-performing teams, helping shape the next generation of AI governance talent. This role offers the opportunity to operate at the forefront of emerging technologies, advancing compliant, transparent, and responsible AI practices.

As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success. You will cultivate potential in others and actively collaborate across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength to maximize client satisfaction.

In this role at PwC, you will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances. You will identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities into success for the firm, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.

Responsibilities

- Leading the development and implementation of governance frameworks to manage risk and compliance effectively
- Overseeing client engagements to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance internal controls
- Driving business growth by identifying market opportunities and converting them into successful outcomes
- Mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders within the organization
- Promoting technological advancements to create an environment where people and technology thrive together
- Developing innovative solutions and structures to address client needs and drive thought leadership
- Balancing strategic decision-making with detailed analysis to drive change and address system-level enablers
- Confirming adherence to professional and technical standards, including the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements
- Collaborating across the PwC Network to maximize client satisfaction and scale efficiencies

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Project/Technology Management

- Applying experience in AI/ML governance, risk, controls, audit, testing, and validation, including awareness of AI lifecycles and leading risk frameworks such as NIST and ISO

- Supporting the design and assessment of AI governance models, policies, standards, and control programs, while translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrating proficiency in risk governance and compliance strategies
- Leading strategic initiatives to drive technological advancements
- Cultivating executive-level client relationships and business growth
- Translating complex visions into actionable business strategies
- Mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a collaborative environment
- Identifying market opportunities and converting them into successes

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $348,500. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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284,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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