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Head of AI Governance

Category :

Information Technology

Employment type :

Contract

Reference :

BH-399495

Head of AI Governance

Job Details: 


Location:  3x a week in New York, NY or Holmdel NJ 
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Depending on experience $190,000-$240,000

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead execution of the AI governance program across analytics, AI, and agentic use cases.
  • Implement enterprise governance policies, standards, and guardrails aligned to risk appetite and regulatory expectations.
  • Build and own the governance operating model (intake, review, escalation, monitoring, and change management).
  • Govern AI lifecycle and system behaviors across models, copilots, agents, and RAG workflows (including retrieval strategies, tool use, actions, and human-in-the-loop requirements).
  • Embed controls into platforms and delivery workflows to ensure governance is observable, durable, and auditable.
  • Partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Security to meet internal and external requirements.
  • Define and track operational KPIs (coverage, exceptions, monitoring effectiveness, remediation trends) and continuously improve processes and controls.
  • Provide leadership to governance practitioners and analysts; set priorities and build governance capability.
  • Influence senior stakeholders through transparent execution and practical problem-solving.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI, technology risk, or related disciplines.
  • Enterprise-scale experience governing AI systems, including models and agentic workflows.
  • Strong understanding of AI lifecycle considerations, data usage patterns, and risk management principles.
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into executable standards, workflows, and operating models.
  • Strong stakeholder influence skills across business, technology, risk, and legal teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to operate through influence rather than direct control.

Estimated Min Rate: $190000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $240000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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10-27-2026

Head of AI Governance

Information Technology

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