AI & IT Risk Management Expert

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support financial secure

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an AI Risk Management Expert to lead the evolution of the AI risk framework. You will work across the 2nd Line of Defense, develop policies, oversee AI risk reporting, and coordinate risk councils with business and technical stakeholders.

You will promote responsible AI, drive training, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Governance, Internal Controls, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of AI risk management frameworks and standards, including NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001, plus AI regulatory requirements like the EU AI Act.
• Experience with Integrated Risk Management and AI Governance platforms, preferably ServiceNow GRC/IRM or AI Control Tower.
• Proven ability to prepare and facilitate risk governance bodies, risk committees, workshops, and decision forums.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the AI Risk Management framework ensuring alignment with 2nd Line functions and policies.
• Lead AI risk training, guidance, and knowledge resources; facilitate risk councils and awareness sessions.
• Analyze, monitor, and challenge AI risks, risk treatment decisions, and controls; coordinate risk assessments.
• Drive consolidated AI risk reporting and support risk transparency across Hitachi Energy.
• Build relationships across business, technology, and risk functions to support risk assessments and governance.

Skills

AI risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline

Tools

ServiceNow GRC/IRM

AI Control Tower

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Profession (Job Category): General Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity: The AI Governance, Risk and Value Management function is responsible for enabling the safe, responsible, and value-driven adoption and use of Artificial Intelligence across Hitachi Energy. The function owns and continuously develops the enterprise AI Governance, Risk and Value Management framework, promoting responsible use of AI while supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate objectives. As an AI Risk Management Expert, you will lead the evolution of Hitachi Energy's AI Risk Management framework. Working across the Three Lines of Defense and in close collaboration with business and supporting functions, you will manage AI risk policy documents, drive AI risk oversight, prepare and facilitate risk councils, challenge risk and control decisions, monitor risk exposure, and support consolidated AI risk reporting. Acting as the 2nd Line of Defense for AI Risk Management, you will provide effective oversight and challenge to help ensure that AI-related risks are consistently identified, assessed, treated, monitored, and reported across Hitachi Energy, while risk ownership and accountability remain with the 1st Line.

How You'll Make an Impact

Recommend, develop, and maintain the AI Risk Management framework, ensuring alignment with other 2nd Line functions, including Legal, Cybersecurity, Internal Controls, and Enterprise Risk Management, as well as applicable Hitachi internal policies and contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and recognized industry standards. Develop and lead AI Risk Management training, guidance, and knowledge resources to strengthen AI risk management capabilities across business and technical stakeholder groups, including facilitation of workshops and awareness sessions. Analyze, monitor, and challenge AI risks, issues, risk treatment decisions, and the design and effectiveness of risk mitigation controls, and facilitate relevant risk councils and committee meetings. Support the identification and prioritization of AI-related risks, perform risk analysis and business impact analysis, and coordinate risk assessments, while ensuring risk ownership, treatment decisions, and accountability remain with the 1st Line of Defense. Drive consolidated AI risk reporting across Hitachi Energy, providing transparency into key risk exposures, emerging issues, control weaknesses, and mitigation progress. Build and maintain a strong network across business, technology, and risk functions to support consistent execution of risk assessments and integration of AI risk requirements across the organization. Promote strong AI risk management practices through community engagement, internal communications, knowledge sharing, mentoring, coaching, and practical risk guidance for business and technical practitioners. Establish and maintain effective relationships with external suppliers and specialist partners supporting implementation and continuous improvement of the AI Risk Management framework and processes. Manage external suppliers and consultants effectively, ensuring agreed deliverables, timelines, quality expectations, and costs are appropriately managed.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, Governance, Internal Controls, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of recognized AI risk management frameworks and standards, including NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001, combined with a very good understanding of applicable AI regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act.
• Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Risk Management and AI Governance platforms, preferably ServiceNow GRC/IRM, AI Control Tower, or comparable enterprise solutions.
• Proven experience in preparing and facilitating risk governance bodies, risk committees, workshops, and decision-making forums at operational and tactical levels.
• Strong understanding of Three Lines of Defense, including the distinction between 1st Line risk ownership and 2nd Line oversight, monitoring, and challenge.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business, technology, risk and compliance functions, senior stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex AI, technology, regulatory, and risk topics into clear business implications and actionable risk decisions.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

About Hitachi

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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