AI Governance & Data Readiness Professional

LanceSoft Inc; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in the UK is seeking an experienced AI Governance Specialist to develop policies and ensure compliance in AI applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in data governance, with a strong focus on AI technologies. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance data quality and ethical AI practices. This role offers competitive pay and requires local presence due to hybrid work requirements.

Benefits

Four options of medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Other Employee Perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Data Governance experience.
• At least 2 years focused on AI Governance and AI Applications.
• 3+ years in data strategy, compliance, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI Center of Excellence to develop AI governance policies.
• Align governance efforts with ISO/IEC 42001 and NIST AI RMF.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance monitoring for AI technologies.

Skills

Data Governance

AI Governance

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Law, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Purview

Profisee

Collibra

Informatica

Alation

Job description

Shift and Term

Standard Business hours; Duration: 03-04 Months; Pay range: $91.24- $91.24/hr.

Hybrid. Strong preference for a local candidate. Once a month travel required.

Job Description

Overall 5+ years of Data Governance with at least 2 years focused on AI Governance and AI Applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Law, Data Science, or related field.
• 3+ years in AI governance, data strategy, compliance, or risk management.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and governance tools (e.g., Databricks, Purview, Profisee, Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SAFE protocols and AI lifecycle documentation.
• Prior involvement in enterprise governance boards or policy committees.
• Knowledge of procurement workflows and supplier risk assessments.
• Experience in data readiness assessments and data quality frameworks for AI/ML applications.

Key Responsibilities – Governance Frameworks & Policy Development

• Collaborate with the AI Center of Excellence to develop and maintain AI governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Align governance efforts with ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, and internal SAFE (Steward of AI Fairness & Ethics) protocols.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to define decision boundaries for AI/ML models ensuring appropriate monitoring, bias mitigation, explainability, and transparency of models.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Collaborate with Procurement and AI Center of Excellence to conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for AI technologies.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Interface with Procurement to ensure Responsible AI questions are addressed in supplier requisitions and contracts.

Data Readiness for AI Applications

• Partner with Enterprise Data Strategy teams to ensure data used in AI systems is high‑quality, well‑documented, and fit for purpose.
• Define and enforce standards for data lineage, metadata management, and data stewardship to support AI model development and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Data Governance and Engineering teams to ensure data pipelines are auditable, secure, and aligned with AI governance requirements.
• Establish protocols for data minimization, anonymization, and synthetic data generation where appropriate.
• Ensure data sources used in AI applications meet ethical sourcing standards and are free from systemic bias.
• Establish governance framework and guardrails required for GenAI applications and use of LLMs/SLMs at large.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business units to align governance initiatives.
• Support the Information Governance Advisory Board (IGAB) and AI Council with quarterly packets and policy updates.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Collaborate with Data Science and AI Center of Excellence teams to establish metrics to evaluate AI system performance, fairness, and robustness.
• Ensure traceability between data inputs, model decisions, and business outcomes.

Training & Enablement

• Provide training and guidance on AI governance practices.
• Partner with AI Center of Excellence to lead internal awareness campaigns on ethical AI use and data handling.

Employee Benefits

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross‑culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.