Program Manager - AI & Data Governance (Short-term contract)

Job Purpose:

This role is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing AI-driven initiatives while ensuring robust data governance practices. This includes managing cross-functional teams, aligning AI strategies with organizational objectives, maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations, and promoting ethical AI use across the enterprise.

Accountabilities:

• Define program roadmaps and project plans for AI-driven initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee program budgeting, timelines, and resources across multiple cross-functional workstreams.
• Collaborate with data governance leads to incorporate policies, standards, and best practices into AI initiatives.
• Integrate data quality, metadata management, and compliance requirements into AI project lifecycles.
• Promote responsible AI guidelines, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide clear communication channels and reporting structures for AI and governance initiatives.
• Conduct regular briefings, workshops, and training sessions to build awareness and drive adoption of AI governance practices.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and executive leadership to clarify program objectives and progress.
• Track key program metrics (e.g., budget, schedule, quality) to evaluate project success and identify improvement areas.
• Implement feedback loops, post-implementation reviews, and lessons learned to optimize future AI programs.
• Ensure adherence to data protection laws and internal governance policies for all AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to proactively address regulatory risks and audits.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and consultants for AI solutions and data governance toolsets.
• Document program processes, standards, and frameworks, ensuring organizational learning and repeatable success.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within AI and data governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Similar
• Preferably having Master’s Degree or equivalent in an area related to Data Science, AI, Business Analytics, or Information Management.
• 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in program/project management of large-scale AI or data-related initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Responsible AI & Ethical Principles, Best practices for data classification and Strategies for continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring of AI models.
• Technical Competencies: Partner Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Project Management, Scope Management, Machine Learning, Analytics