Director, Responsible AI & Governance

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a senior leader to own the enterprise Responsible AI framework within the AI Transformation team. This role serves as the primary Responsible AI advisor to the ELT, overseeing governance, risk, and posture across AI initiatives.

You will shape standards, maintain the Responsible AI handbook, and ensure Controls are practical and compliant. You will embed AI governance into the product lifecycle, coordinate with legal and IT, review assessments, and manage third-party

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with focus on AI, ethics, or governance.
• Minimum 11 years of experience in responsible AI, governance, or related roles.
• Experience translating complex requirements into practical, enforceable controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise Responsible AI framework, embedding legal, regulatory, and ethical controls across the product lifecycle.
• Serve as Responsible AI expert and advisor to the ELT, leading the governance committee on portfolio risk.
• Shape stance on Responsible AI standards and engage internal/external stakeholders.
• Maintain and operationalize the Responsible AI handbook with legal, IT/OT, and other stakeholders.
• Embed Responsible AI controls and risk scoring into product lifecycle and stage gates.
• Review and approve Responsible AI assessments for AI products and manage vendor compliance.
• Track AI-related incidents and ensure timely escalation, remediation, and closure.
• Drive Responsible AI awareness and capability-building through trainings and guidance materials.

Skills

Responsible AI

AI governance

Stakeholder engagement

C-suite communication

Regulatory compliance

Ethics

Risk assessment

Vendor compliance

Policy development

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a senior leader to own the enterprise Responsible AI framework within the AI Transformation team. This role serves as the primary Responsible AI advisor to the ELT, overseeing governance, risk, and posture across AI initiatives.

You will shape standards, maintain the Responsible AI handbook, and ensure Controls are practical and compliant. You will embed AI governance into the product lifecycle, coordinate with legal and IT, review assessments, and manage third-party