Data and AI Governance Lead

Summary

Join Hitachi Digital, a leading digital transformation company, as their Data and AI Governance Lead. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to communicate risk findings and drive informed decision-making. You will conduct risk assessments of data management and AI projects, develop and maintain AI governance guidance, and promote transparency and fairness in AI practices. You will also collaborate with information security teams and develop enterprise training on data management and AI best practices. This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, 10+ years of experience in data governance or AI governance, and extensive experience with GCP, AI, and related technologies. Proven leadership skills and experience in managing data and AI governance in a multi-company ecosystem are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in data governance, AI governance, or related fields
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AI, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI chatbots
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and tools
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data and AI governance policies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven leadership skills and experience in guiding governance projects from conception to deployment
• Experience managing data and AI governance in a multi-company ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Work with various legal, technical, and business teams to communicate risk findings and drive informed decision-making
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of divisional data management and AI projects while recommending mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain AI governance guidance, ensuring alignment across the organization considering industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI practices
• Closely collaborate with information security teams to advise data management practices and address AI-specific security risks
• Adhere to data and AI policies and standards, offering guidance as needed
• Help develop enterprise training to raise awareness of data management and AI risks and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 5 consulting experience in AI and data is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for data and AI governance
• Previous experience in a similar role within a tech-driven company

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
• Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent)