Director, AI Governance & Compliance Strategy

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta invites applications for the Director of AI Governance. The role leads the Institute's AI governance program, develops policies, frameworks, and oversight for responsible AI across academic, research, and administrative functions.

Requires a Bachelor's, 8+ years in relevant roles with 4+ years supervisory experience; Master’s preferred. This leadership position emphasizes policy development, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of supervisory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the Institute's AI Governance Program, establishing program priorities, operational plans, governance processes, and performance measures that support responsible AI adoption across academic, research, and administrative functions.
• Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of AI governance policies, standards, procedures, guiding principles, and program documentation, informed by regulatory and legal developments monitored by the Office of General Counsel, and ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and leading practices.
• Establish and manage the Institute's AI governance framework and governance structure, including oversight committees, working groups, stakeholder roles, decision authorities, and accountability mechanisms.
• Oversee the evaluation, approval, and monitoring processes for AI systems, tools, and use cases, partnering with Information Security, Privacy, Procurement, Legal Counsel, Risk Management, and business stakeholders on risk assessment and appropriate use, and with the Institute's AI development and automation teams to ensure governance is embedded from design through deployment.
• Direct the operation of the Institute-wide inventory of AI systems, tools, models, and use cases, ensuring accurate documentation, transparency, reporting, and adherence to governance requirements.
• Lead governance assessments, compliance monitoring, issue management, exception reviews, remediation activities, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen the effectiveness and maturity of the AI governance program.
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements, audit findings, industry standards, and evolving AI risks, translating findings into program enhancements, governance controls, and institutional guidance.
• Develop and deliver AI governance communications, training, and stakeholder engagement programs, while building a network of governance liaisons across academic, research, and administrative units to support consistent implementation of governance practices.
• Lead and develop assigned staff and governance resources by establishing goals, managing workloads and performance, facilitating governance committees and working groups, and preparing executive updates. Serve as a point of coordination for questions, concerns, and incidents involving AI systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent

Job description

Georgia Tech in Atlanta invites applications for the Director of AI Governance. The role leads the Institute's AI governance program, develops policies, frameworks, and oversight for responsible AI across academic, research, and administrative functions.

Requires a Bachelor's, 8+ years in relevant roles with 4+ years supervisory experience; Master’s preferred. This leadership position emphasizes policy development, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.