Director, AI Governance

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Charlotte invites applications for a Director, AI Governance.

This role partners with technology and business leaders to embed responsible AI practices across the product lifecycle, establishing scalable governance, guardrails, and controls that promote transparency and regulatory compliance while preserving speed of innovation. You will collaborate with Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Data Science, and Information Security to integrate governance into design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, business administration, cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement.
• 10 years of experience as a cross-functional leader in a software-focused organization with exposure to policy and regulatory matters such as data privacy, AI, or cybersecurity.
• 5 years of direct team leadership experience leading technical or project teams and guiding/influencing on emerging technologies (preferably AI) and associated ethical, legal, and safety challenges.

Responsibilities

• Refine and operationalize the responsible AI framework that promotes ethical development, implementation, and use of AI solutions.
• Partner with enterprise Architecture, Data Science, Information Security, and other technology teams to embed governance controls into the product lifecycle.
• Manage governance approach and compliance processes for AI use in products and ensure alignment with evolving standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and processes for ethical development and deployment of AI and other advanced technologies.
• Serve as an expert and educator to the organization on AI regulation and best practices for responsible product development and safe deployment.
• Drive the development and deployment of related training to technology and business users.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, public expectations, and the regulatory landscape related to AI.
• Oversee AI-related risk management and escalate issues to senior management when appropriate.
• Build and manage the governance team and remove obstacles as needed.
• Ensure ongoing measurement of program value and iterate to improve effectiveness.
• Lead the team to achieve the company’s mission and foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

AI governance

Policy & regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/ CIS/ Engineering/ Business/ Cybersecurity

Master's degree in CS/ CIS/ Engineering/ Business/ Cybersecurity

Job description

Innovate in Charlotte

Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in below, we encourage you to apply!

Your Impact

The primary purpose of the Director, AI Governance is to partner closely with technology, and business leaders to embed responsible AI practices throughout the product development lifecycle. This role establishes scalable, risk-based governance frameworks, guardrails, and controls that promote transparency, regulatory compliance, and customer trust while preserving the speed and agility required for innovation. The Director, AI Governance partners with Legal to translate evolving regulatory and industry expectations into practical requirements and identifies opportunities to integrate and automate governance activities across product design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. Working across internal teams and third-party vendors, the Director, AI Governance establishes portfolio-level priorities and objectives, removes unnecessary friction, and ensures the AI Governance team consistently meets or exceeds business and risk-management expectations.

What You Will Do

• Refine and operationalize the responsible AI framework that promotes the ethical development, implementation, and use of AI solutions to fulfill the company's mission.
• Partner with enterprise Architecture, Data Science, Information Security, and other technology teams to embed governance controls into the product lifecycle.
• Manage the governance approach and compliance processes that guide the use of AI in products, ensuring the organization meets expected industry standards and the requirements of the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and processes that promote the ethical development and deployment of AI and other advanced technologies.
• Serve as an expert and educator to the broader organization around AI regulation and best practices for the responsible development of products and safe deployment of solutions to end users.
• Drive the development and deployment of related training to technology and business users throughout the organization.
• Keep abreast of emerging industry trends, public expectations, and the legal and regulatory landscape as it relates to the use of AI solutions.
• Oversee risk management related to AI initiatives; elevate issues to senior management when appropriate; raise business risks associated with AI to senior management in technology and business stakeholders.
• Build and manage the governance team, helping to support the team's growth and removing obstacles as necessary.
• Ensure the team continuously identifies, assesses, measures, and monitors the value of the program and iterates to increase effectiveness.
• Lead a team in support of achieving the company's mission. Manage performance and foster an inclusive environment to help associates achieve their potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, engineering, business administration, cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 10 years of experience serving as a cross-functional leader in a software-focused organization, with substantial exposure to policy and regulatory matters, such as data privacy, AI, or cybersecurity
• 5 years of direct team leadership experience leading technical or project teams and directing and/or influencing teams on emerging technologies (preferably AI), and their potential ethical, legal, and safety challenges

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master's degree in computer science, CIS, engineering, business administration, cybersecurity, or related field
• 3 years of experience partnering with Data Science and engineering teams, with a strong understanding of the technology SDLC and the ability to identify and embed control activities throughout the development process.
• 3 years of experience in technology governance, ethics, compliance, and related fields, with deep knowledge of relevant laws and regulations including AI regulations, data privacy laws, and related standards and best practices
• 3 years of experience leading global teams
• Relevant privacy and AI certifications (e.g., AIGP, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT)

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range: $147,400.00 - $280,100.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.