AI Governance Manager

Akkodis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 372,503,040 - 458,465,280; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis Canada is seeking an experienced AI Governance & Risk Implementation Lead to drive enterprise AI governance initiatives from policy to practice in a hybrid Toronto environment.

You will translate governance frameworks into practical controls, partner with business, technology, legal, risk, and compliance teams, and deliver executive-level updates and roadmaps to leadership. The role focuses on lifecycle governance, risk mitigation, and continuous program delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing AI governance, enterprise governance, or risk management programs.
• Strong knowledge of the NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Experience developing governance processes, standards, policies, and operating models.
• Ability to communicate complex governance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and status reports for leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of AI governance standards, policies, controls, and guardrails aligned with a roadmap.
• Partner with stakeholders across the AI lifecycle from intake to retirement.
• Facilitate workshops with cross-functional teams to drive governance initiatives.
• Develop operating models, governance forums, ownership structures, and tools.
• Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, and roadmaps for leadership.
• Translate frameworks into practical implementation guidance for technical teams.
• Collaborate with business, technology, legal, risk and compliance teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend mitigations.

Skills

AI governance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Policy development

Job description

Position: AI Governance and Risk Implementation Lead

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

Pay Rate: $ 130.00 - $ 160.00 / H INC.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced AI Governance & Risk Implementation Lead to support the implementation of an enterprise AI Governance Program. This role will focus on translating governance frameworks into practical processes, standards, and controls that enable the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the organization. The successful candidate will partner with technical and business stakeholders to establish governance practices aligned with industry-recognized AI risk management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of AI governance standards, policies, controls, and guardrails aligned with an established implementation roadmap.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout the AI lifecycle, including solution intake, development, deployment, monitoring, and retirement.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and drive governance initiatives.
• Develop and refine AI governance operating models, including governance forums, ownership structures, decision-making processes, and supporting tools.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, and roadmap updates for senior leadership.
• Translate AI governance frameworks and regulatory requirements into practical implementation guidance for technical teams.
• Collaborate with business, technology, legal, risk, and compliance teams to support enterprise AI governance initiatives.
• Monitor implementation progress, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing AI governance, enterprise governance, or risk management programs.
• Strong knowledge of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Experience developing governance processes, standards, policies, and operating models.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex governance or technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience creating executive presentations, dashboards, and status reporting for leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence across multiple business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing governance programs in large, complex organizations.
• Familiarity with AI lifecycle management, responsible AI principles, and emerging AI regulations.
• Experience working with governance, risk, compliance, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies and change management practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a governance-focused professional with expertise in AI risk and governance frameworks. This individual excels at translating high-level governance requirements into practical implementation plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise-wide adoption of AI governance practices. Experience in financial services is not required; candidates from any industry with relevant governance and AI framework experience are encouraged to apply.

Akkodis Canada will never share your resume or any personal details without your explicit consent.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions

Our Commitment:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, we’re committed to making the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.