DIrector, Data and AI Management and Governance

CSS Staffing; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Staffing in Omaha, NE seeks a Director of Data & AI Management and Governance to lead governance frameworks for responsible data activation and AI adoption. You will balance risk management with strategic growth, building trust with Compliance, Risk, and Info Security.

The role leads a team supporting Data Governance, Data Management, and AI practices, drives data quality initiatives, and collaborates with second-line functions to meet regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology leadership experience.
• Experience in Data Management or Data Governance roles.
• Experience in regulated environments and proven results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing technology teams.
• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks for data and AI.
• Drive risk-aware data activation and AI adoption with measurable business value.
• Chair and coordinate the Generative AI Steering Group and cross-functional risk reviews.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, and Information Security to align governance with regulatory obligations.
• Enable Archer AI Governance Module and manage data asset cataloging and tagging.
• Oversee vendor assessments and regulatory examination preparations.

Job description

Director of Data & AI Management and Governance

Only candidates with unrestricted work authorization and do not require future sponsorship Onsite Omaha, NE Salary: $180,000 - $200,000

The Director of Data & AI Management and Governance leads the development and implementation of comprehensive frameworks that enable responsible data activation and AI adoption while driving measurable business value. This leader balances risk management with strategic growth, designing governance practices and control frameworks that build confidence with Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, second-line risk functions, internal audit, and banking regulators. Lead, manage and grow assigned team of technology resources supporting Data Governance, Data Management and AI practices and processes to ensure transparency and trust around our growing AI production use cases. This team will also be responsible for enabling the Archer AI Governance Module and integrating use case intake, scoring and model details. This position chairs the Generative AI Steering Group, facilitating intake processes, risk assessments, and approval decisions for new AI use cases across the enterprise. Establish a collaborative work environment that fosters autonomy, transparency, innovation, and personal growth fostering a fail fast and learn fast environment Work closely with the AI development teams on standards for Observability and Evaluations on AI capabilities. Drive execution on Customer Data strategy, including quality and completeness of customer data with visibility to targets and progress and business engagement. Drives ongoing maturity in cataloging and tagging data assets. Develop AI and Data Literacy campaigns and practices to measure maturity and progress. Collaborates extensively with second-line risk functions including Compliance, Risk Management, and Information Security to ensure governance frameworks align with risk appetite and regulatory obligations. Serves as liaison to Compliance, Risk Management, and Information Security on AI governance matters, translating technical capabilities into risk implications and ensuring governance controls address identified risks appropriately. Also partners with these functions to prepare for regulatory examinations, providing documentation and practices details. Drives continuous improvement of governance frameworks through engagement with industry working groups, regulatory forums, and peer institutions to understand emerging practices and regulatory expectations. Conduct regular reviews with Strategic Bank vendors to understand their AI roadmaps and ensure transparency into their solutions.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role is a continuous learner, staying abreast of industry updates and trends in a rapidly evolving space. is a collaborative and inclusive partner to help navigate change and ensure alignment has a passion for data, improving quality and making it actionable to support business strategy. desires to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and delivery results that provide measurable value to the company able to translate regulator and industry recommended controls into scalable and effective practices that will manage risk while enabling innovation takes a very high degree of initiative and has a strong work ethic operates with integrity and respect for others.

Required:

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in technology leadership with a preferred experience with data and AI and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience working in regulated environments and proven results
• Experience in Data Management or Data Governance roles
• Highly structured and results oriented
• Success in managing and developing high-performing technology teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others
• Experience with financial forecasting and budgeting practices

Desired:

• Experience in Financial Services or another highly regulated field
• Certification in Change Management (Prosci, ADKAR) or Project Management (PMP, Agile)
• Experience working with Data in different capacities