Lead the execution of Guardian’s AI governance program by operationalizing enterprise policies, standards, and guardrails across AI models, copilots, agents, andRAG‑basedworkflows. This role ensures AI governance is consistently implemented, scalable, and embedded into delivery and platform workflows—enabling responsible AI adoption while managing risk.
The AI Governance Lead partners closely with Data Science, AI Platforms, Data Management, Data Governance, Risk, Legal, and Technology teams to translate enterprise AI governance strategy into practical processes, controls, andday‑to‑dayways of working.
AI Governance Execution & Program Leadership
Operating Model & Workflow Integration
Own the AI governance operating model, including intake, review, escalation, monitoring, and change management processes.
Govern AI model lifecycles and AI system behaviors across models, copilots, agents, and RAG workflows, including retrieval strategies, tool use, actions, and human‑in‑the‑loop requirements.
Standards, Controls & Risk Management
Partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure AI governance execution meets internal and external requirements.
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Serve as the primary AI governance partnertodata science, analytics, engineering, and product teams.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define and track operational KPIs for AI governance execution, including coverage, exceptions, monitoring effectiveness, and remediation trends.
Identifygaps, inefficiencies, and emerging risks; recommend adjustments to processes, controls, and tooling.
Influence senior stakeholders across business, technology, and risk through strong execution, transparency, and practicalproblem‑solving.
- 12+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI, technology risk, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience governing AI systems, including models and agentic workflows, at enterprise scale.
- Strong understanding of AI lifecycle considerations, data usage patterns, and risk management principles.
- Proven ability to develop and translate strategy into executable standards, workflows, and operating models.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders across business, technology, risk, and legal teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate through influence rather than direct control.
Salary Range:
$152,290.00 - $250,195.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
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