Digital and AI Governance Manager

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Resources for personal growth and well-being

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Digital & AI Governance Manager to lead the AI governance program and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. The ideal candidate will possess 8–10+ years of IT compliance experience, demonstrating knowledge of GRC frameworks such as COBIT and NIST, along with AI governance capabilities.

The role offers a hybrid working model and seeks individuals with strong collaborative leadership skills to drive governance adoption across teams.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in IT compliance, GRC, or audit roles.
• Demonstrated SOX 404 compliance experience, including ITGC testing.
• Deep knowledge of GRC frameworks: COBIT, COSO, NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
• Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act).
• Professional certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the AI governance program.
• Support the AI Risk and Ethics Review Board to evaluate AI use cases.
• Monitor evolving AI regulatory requirements and translate them into internal policies.
• Develop and maintain the digital governance policy library covering AI, data, cloud, and automation.

Skills

IT compliance

GRC frameworks

AI governance

SOX 404 compliance

Data privacy regulations

Bias detection

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Law, or related discipline

Tools

COBIT

COSO

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

Digital & AI Governance Manager

Hybrid (3 days per week in office) located in Charlotte, NC.

What You Will Do

Lead the design and execution of the organization’s AI governance program, including AI risk policies, standards, risk tiering, pre‑deployment assessments, and ongoing monitoring of AI/ML systems in production. Support the AI Risk and Ethics Review Board to evaluate AI use cases with potential for bias, discrimination, privacy impact, or reputational harm, and define human‑in‑the‑loop oversight requirements. Monitor evolving AI regulatory requirements (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, SEC guidance) and translate obligations into internal policy, controls, and governance checkpoints across the AI development lifecycle. Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive IT Compliance strategy, including IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX 404, and digital policy frameworks (COBIT, COSO, ITIL, ISO 27001). Lead SOX IT compliance activities, including audit evidence collection, control testing, gap analysis, deficiency remediation, and reporting to IT management and Internal Audit. Develop and maintain the digital governance policy library covering AI, data, cloud, and automation domains; align with Legal, Privacy, and Cybersecurity on regulatory obligations (GDPR, CCPA, and sector‑specific rules). Partner with IT leadership, Data & Analytics, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to assess, report on, and continuously improve governance maturity across both traditional IT and emerging digital/AI risk domains.

What You Bring Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 8–10+ years of experience in IT compliance, GRC, or audit roles.
• Demonstrated SOX 404 compliance experience, including ITGC testing, documentation, and audit coordination.
• Deep knowledge of GRC frameworks: COBIT, COSO, NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
• Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act) and sufficient familiarity with AI/ML concepts to assess risk and engage credibly with technical teams.
• Professional certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or equivalent.
• AI governance credential (e.g., IAPP AI Governance Professional) or demonstrated experience building responsible AI programs.
• Experience with bias detection, fairness testing, or model auditability requirements in AI/ML systems.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and their intersection with AI, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Ability to translate complex compliance and AI risk concepts into clear business language for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborative and influential leadership style; able to drive governance adoption across cross‑functional teams in a positive and constructive way.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments, particularly around emerging AI regulation and novel use cases.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally
• Resources that foster your well‑being and fuel your personal growth

Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.