AI Governance Lead

Alcoa • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alcoa, we're not just adopting AI, we're leveraging it to transform how we operate, innovate, and create value across our global business. As our AI Governance Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that AI is deployed responsibly, ethically, and securely while helping unlock its full potential across the enterprise. This is a unique opportunity to build and mature AI governance capabilities at a global industrial leader. You'll work at the intersection of technology, risk, compliance, privacy, legal, and business strategy, helping shape how Alcoa governs AI today and into the future. If you're passionate about responsible AI, emerging technologies, and influencing enterprise-wide transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience in AI governance, technology risk management, data governance, compliance, privacy, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, including generative AI, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and associated risks and governance considerations.
• Experience leading cross-functional governance, compliance, risk, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI regulations, data privacy requirements, ethical AI principles, and risk management practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, AI governance, data governance, risk management, or related credentials are a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or global enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve Alcoa’s AI governance framework, including policies, standards, processes, and oversight structures that enable responsible AI adoption.
• Play a key leadership role as a member of the AI Steering Committee and help shape enterprise AI strategy, governance priorities, and decision-making.
• Develop and manage AI intake, inventory, and risk management processes to ensure compliance, transparency, and accountability.
• Partner with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy, Procurement, Cybersecurity, Audit, and business leaders to govern AI technologies and third-party solutions.
• Drive AI awareness, training, and stakeholder engagement programs that promote ethical and responsible AI use across the organization.
• Establish governance metrics, monitoring processes, and executive reporting to measure compliance, risk, adoption, and business value.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies, regulations, and industry trends while helping guide Alcoa’s AI roadmap and future direction.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior