AI Governance Leader in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a AI Governance Leader based in the United States.
This role sits at the intersection of AI strategy, enterprise risk, and modern data ecosystems, shaping how organizations safely and effectively scale artificial intelligence. You will advise senior executives on building robust AI governance programs that balance innovation with control, ensuring responsible adoption across complex environments. The position involves leading high-impact advisory engagements, defining governance frameworks, and guiding organizations through regulatory, operational, and technological complexity. You will operate as a trusted partner to C-level stakeholders, helping them translate AI ambition into structured, scalable operating models. The environment is highly consultative, fast-moving, and deeply collaborative, with exposure to leading-edge AI and data platforms. This is a chance to influence how enterprises design and govern AI at scale, shaping long-term value and risk outcomes.
Lead enterprise AI governance advisory engagements, defining frameworks, policies, and operating models that enable responsible and scalable AI adoption across complex organizations:
- Conduct AI ecosystem and maturity assessments to identify governance gaps and design tailored frameworks aligned to industry, regulatory, and strategic goals
- Own multi-workstream client programs, building executive alignment and long-term governance roadmaps tied to AI value realization
- Define AI governance structures including decision rights, risk tiers, approval workflows, and cross-functional operating models
- Establish AI FinOps and cost governance guardrails covering spend visibility, budgeting thresholds, tool approvals, and TCO management
- Design governance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems tracking risk, value, cost, and control effectiveness
- Facilitate executive workshops and advisory sessions to drive alignment and decision-making across stakeholders
- Partner with engineering and platform teams to ensure governance frameworks are implementable within modern AI and data ecosystems
- Support business development efforts, shaping solutions, proposals, and positioning around AI governance offerings
Bring deep expertise in AI, data governance, and executive advisory work, with the ability to translate complex AI systems into practical governance models:
- 10+ years of experience in AI, data, or analytics consulting, including executive-facing advisory roles
- Proven track record designing governance frameworks, including risk tiering, model oversight, and approval processes
- Experience building operating models with governance bodies, roles, and RACI structures for enterprise organizations
- Strong understanding of GenAI concepts, agentic workflows, and enterprise AI use cases
- Familiarity with AI governance standards such as NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, or ISO/IEC 42001
- Working knowledge of modern AI and data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, and AI model ecosystems)
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder programs and influence senior leadership without authority
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills with strong executive presence and consulting delivery capability
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications in AI, risk, or data governance are a plus
- Ability to travel as required for client engagements
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives (varies by experience and location)
- Equity or bonus eligibility depending on role and seniority
- Fully remote-first work environment
- Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Retirement and financial wellness programs
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
- Professional development support and learning opportunities
- Exposure to leading enterprise AI and data transformation programs
- Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on innovation and knowledge sharing.