Hands-On AI Governance Lead for Microsoft 365

NXTminds; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTminds is seeking a pragmatic AI Governance & Microsoft 365 Lead to establish a practical governance framework, manage risk, and enable sustainable adoption. You will work with the IT Manager to define policies, controls and a clear roadmap for Copilot usage across the organisation of around 100 people.

The role emphasizes hands-on governance, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes, with focus on security, data protection and responsible

Qualifications

• Senior IT management or advisory background.
• Hands-on AI governance expertise with practical outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Entra ID and Purview; information security.
• Familiarity with GDPR, EU AI Act and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess current Copilot usage, permissions and security risks.
• Develop a practical AI governance framework covering acceptable use, data protection and accountability.
• Prepare implementation in close collaboration with the existing IT Manager.
• Identify and validate 2–3 high-value Copilot use cases.
• Provide practical AI guidelines and support employee awareness and adoption.

Skills

AI governance

Copilot & 365 Copilot

IT leadership

Information security

GDPR & EU AI Act

Strategic thinking

Hands-on

Tools

Entra ID

Purview

Job description

NXTminds is seeking a pragmatic AI Governance & Microsoft 365 Lead to establish a practical governance framework, manage risk, and enable sustainable adoption. You will work with the IT Manager to define policies, controls and a clear roadmap for Copilot usage across the organisation of around 100 people.

The role emphasizes hands-on governance, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes, with focus on security, data protection and responsible