Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Director, AI Governance

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.$156K — $296K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in data governance or AI governance in complex enterprises.
  • Deep knowledge of data management practices including quality and lineage.
  • Familiarity with AI model lifecycle and responsible AI frameworks.
  • Success in leading governance councils or cross-functional programs.
  • Strong collaboration with privacy, security, and compliance teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills for executive-level insights.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a comprehensive AI governance framework covering data quality and ethics.
  • Lead the Data Council and participate in AI Governance Board activities.
  • Manage enterprise data catalog and oversee stewardship processes.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance for adherence to data regulations.
  • Define guardrails for responsible use of citizen-led AI development.
  • Develop and track governance KPIs to demonstrate accountability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and personal development.
  • Hands-on experience across all major platforms.
  • Learning opportunities with pathways to specialization.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Disability and retirement benefits available.
  • Paid leave and generous paid time off policies.
Full Job Description

The Role

Join Kyndryl as a Director of AI Governance you will unlock the power of data to drive strategic
decisions and shape the future of our business. As a key member of our team, you will harness
your expertise in AI governance to gain valuable insights and manage the compliance of important AI capabilities.

  • Data & AI Governance Framework:Establish and operationalize a comprehensive governance framework covering data quality, privacy, lineage, and ethical AI usage across all enterprise systems and platforms.

  • Council Leadership:Chair the Data Council and participate in the AI Governance Board to review and approve new data and AI use cases, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and policies.

  • Catalog and Stewardship Oversight:Manage enterprise data catalog, metadata standards, and stewardship processes to maintain clarity of ownership, lifecycle management, and access control.

  • Compliance & Risk Management:Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Legal to ensure adherence to global data regulations, privacy laws, and AI governance mandates.

  • Governance for AI Democratization:Define guardrails for citizen-led AI development, ensuring secure, compliant, and responsible use of low-code and generative AI tools across the organization.

  • Metrics & Transparency:Develop and track governance KPIs1 such as data quality scores, privacy incidents, and model validation rates to demonstrate accountability and progress.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that
you wont find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the
chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base
or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof ofvaccinationto align with their respective COVID-19vaccinationpolicies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Youre good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally
as important  you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional
development. You are customer-focused  someone who prioritizes customer success in their
work. And finally, youre open and borderless  naturally inclusive in how you work with others

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in data governance, information management, or AI governance within complex enterprise environments.

  • Deep understanding of data management disciplines, including data quality, metadata, privacy, and lineage frameworks.

  • Familiarity with AI model lifecycle governance, responsible AI principles, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).

  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise councils or cross-functional governance programs.

  • Strong collaboration skills with privacy, security, and compliance organizations.

  • Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to translate governance and AI concepts into clear executive-level insights.

The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is -
$156,360to$296,880based on a full-time schedule reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Kyndryl, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, geography, relevant job-related skills, education and experience, certification and licenses, internal pay equity, and market and business consideration. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California (San Francisco Bay Area):$187,560to$356,280

California (All Other):$171,960to$326,520

Colorado:$156,360to$296,880

Massachusetts/ Virginia:$156,360to$326,520

New York City:$187,560to$356,280

Washington:$171,960to$326,520

Washington DC:$171,960to$326,520

This position will be eligible for Kyndryls discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryls applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

About Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Kyndryl is an IT transformation services company. They offer network services, business resilience, and hybrid cloud solutions. Their services include applications, core enterprise and zcloud, the digital workplace, security and resiliency, cloud, data, and AI, network, and edge. They committed to the health and continuous improvement of the vital systems at the heart of the digital economy.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. Careers

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