AI Governance Consulting Director
$97,000–$189,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead the enterprise AI governance program through strategic advisory, framework design, and risk management. Serve as the subject matter expert on Responsible AI, guiding stakeholders on regulatory requirements, ethical principles, and controls across the AI lifecycle. Develop policies, standards, and automation to streamline reviews and reporting while embedding risk into IT and security frameworks. Advise on complex scenarios involving generative AI, large language models, and bias mitigation, ensuring alignment with business planning and operational processes. Collaborate with Technology, Security, Legal, and Compliance leaders to establish scalable governance that enables responsible innovation. Monitor industry developments to enhance program effectiveness and maintain audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Risk Management, Business, Law, Compliance, or related discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in AI governance, technology risk, information security, model risk management, data governance, privacy, compliance, or related disciplines
- Expert knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI principles, AI risk management, and governance frameworks
- In-depth understanding of Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, model risk management, data governance, information security, privacy, and regulatory compliance considerations
- Proven ability to design, implement, and operationalize governance frameworks, standards, policies, methodologies, and controls within complex organizations
- Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, risk methodologies, standards, policies, or controls within large organizations
- Demonstrated expertise assessing emerging AI risks and translating technical, regulatory, and ethical considerations into practical business recommendations
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, drive alignment, and achieve outcomes across highly matrixed organizations without direct authority
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with experience communicating effectively at executive levels
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience leveraging workflow automation, analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions to improve governance operations and decision-making
- Ability to balance innovation enablement with prudent risk management and regulatory compliance objectives
- Strong program management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
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