AI Governance Manager

DeWinter Group; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 241,080; Full time

Job summary

A leader in AI solutions is seeking an AI Governance Manager for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on developing and enforcing AI usage policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing AI risks. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in IT Governance and be well-versed in regulatory frameworks and AI ethics. This is a remote position that requires self-motivation and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Deep expertise in AI policy, data privacy laws, and ethical AI frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce enterprise-wide AI usage policies and ethics guidelines.
• Conduct AI Impact Assessments for compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Manage the audit process for AI systems ensuring transparency.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk and Compliance

AI Policy Expertise

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Title: AI Governance Manager

Job Type: Contract

Contract Length: 12 Months

Pay Range: $50/hr – $175/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leader in AI testing and Generative AI solutions, is looking for a skilled AI Governance Manager to join their team for a 12-month engagement. This project involves developing and enforcing enterprise-wide AI usage policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing the AI risk framework. This is a high-impact role that requires a self‑motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Developing and enforcing enterprise-wide AI usage policies and ethics guidelines.
• Leading "AI Impact Assessments" for new technical projects to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act).
• Maintaining the registry of all AI models in production, including their data lineage and safety profiles.
• Managing the audit process for AI systems to ensure transparency and explainability.
• Training the broader organization on responsible AI practices and risk management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Deep expertise in AI policy, data privacy laws, and ethical AI frameworks. This isn\'t a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience in cross‑functional project management involving legal, engineering, and product.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.