Director, AI Strategic Governance

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 162,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (comprehensive)

401(k) with company match

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Director of AI Strategy and Governance to lead enterprise AI and data strategy, governance, and regulatory alignment. You will guide AI governance, data management, and business partnerships while ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI across the organization.

You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA or Madrid, Spain, driving cross-functional initiatives and risk management for AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in AI/ML, data governance, or digital transformation with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with AI technologies and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise AI roadmap aligned with goals and regulatory standards.
• Define data strategy for secure, accessible data for AI and analytics.
• Partner with executives to prioritize AI investments and measure growth.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI models, platforms, and data assets.

Skills

AI governance

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DS/Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI technologies

Data architecture

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the Role

As a Director - AI Strategy and Governance, you will guide the enterprise AI and data strategy. You will establish governance frameworks and ensure the ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI and data across the organization. You will provide strategic leadership to teams that oversee AI governance, data management, and business partnerships, and ensure that it aligns AI programs with organizational priorities and evolving regulatory requirements.

You will report to the Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid schedule based in Cranberry, PA. or Madrid, Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the enterprise AI roadmap, aligning with our goals and regulatory standards.
• Define the data strategy to ensure secure and accessible data for AI and analytics.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize AI investments and measure growth.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI models, platforms, and data assets, including policies for ethics, bias, transparency, and compliance.
• Oversee risk management processes for AI deployments, including model validation and audit readiness.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy laws, cybersecurity standards, and internal compliance requirements.
• Direct enterprise data management practices, including data cataloging, lineage, quality, and stewardship.
• Implement scalable data governance processes to support AI and analytics workloads.
• Lead a team of AI partners who collaborate with departments to identify opportunities, define requirements, and ensure successful adoption of AI solutions.
• Be a trusted advisor to senior partners on AI capabilities.
• Work with technology, security, legal, and compliance teams to embed governance into AI and data workflows.
• Communicate strategy, risks, and performance metrics to executives and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data governance, or digital transformation, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience with AI technologies, data architecture, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with risk management, ethics in AI, and latest regulatory trends.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $162,000 to $202,500 per year. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.