Director, AI Strategic Governance

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid vacations

Flexible work

Education reimbursement

Career programs

Global recognition

Employee referral

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is hiring a Director to shape enterprise AI strategy and governance. You will guide governance, data strategy, and partnerships across functions to align AI initiatives with regulatory and business priorities.

You will report to the Chief Technology Officer, operating in a hybrid model from Cranberry Township, PA or Madrid, Spain, and lead teams focused on AI governance, data management, and business partnerships.

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.

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.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

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

MBA preferred

Job description

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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 ensures 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:

Strategic Leadership

• 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.

AI & Data Governance

• 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.

Data Management

• Direct enterprise data management practices, including data cataloging, lineage, quality, and stewardship.
• Implement scalable data governance processes to support AI and analytics workloads.

AI Business Partner Team

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.