Lead – AI Governance
| Company | Alcoa |
|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Certifications in AI, data privacy, or governance (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) are a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in risk management & compliance with 3+ years of experience with AI governance for a global organization.
- Knowledge of AI technologies (machine & deep learning, generative AI, etc.), data privacy, laws, and ethical frameworks.
- Experience working in a cross-functional environment and leading governance initiatives.
- Knowledge of business benefits and risks associated with the use & development of AI.
- Knowledge of AI trends, regulations and new challenges.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex ethical and technical concepts to stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Proficiency in AI and data governance tools and technologies.
- Ethical mindset with a strong commitment to responsible AI use.
- Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and addressing governance issues.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with Ethics & Compliance and Data Privacy teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Establish guidelines for ethical AI use, including data privacy and security, in collaboration with those teams.
- Lead Alcoa’s AI Steering Committee and manage the supporting structure of governance including any sub-committees or working groups reporting to the Steering Committee.
- Lead delivery and management of an AI Intake and Inventory process, including the toolset to support this process.
- Identify and assess risks associated with AI systems.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Risk and Compliance to document and track AI risks and with Internal Audit to support the auditing process for AI technologies.
- Mitigate risks such as shadow AI (unauthorized use of AI tools by employees) and non-public information (NPI) protection by establishing close partnership with cybersecurity and ensuring standards / policies are followed.
- Support the Operations Insight Team to deliver AI solutions for Alcoa’s global operations, by providing efficient processes to ensure AI governance and risk management requirements are achieved.
- Communicate AI governance policies and practices to stakeholders at all levels.
- Support leadership level communications and alignment on AI as needed (meetings, workshops, etc.).
- Provide training and awareness programs on AI governance, ethics and risks.
- Implement monitoring mechanisms to track AI governance adherence.
- Generate reports on AI governance metrics and present findings to leadership.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in AI governance.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in AI governance and incorporate them into Alcoa’s AI strategy and practices.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of AI adoption, enabling effective support in executing the roadmap.
- Monitor market changes and AI dynamics to guide how Alcoa should adapt to those changes in our strategy.
- Help platform and portfolio leaders to demonstrate the return on investment of AI initiatives.
- Partner with the Value Management Office (VMO) to provide holistic visibility on where we are with AI initiatives across portfolios and platforms, confirming that Alcoa is driving value through AI innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in AI, data privacy, or governance (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) are a plus.