AI Governance Manager

PwC•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in data, analytics and technology solutions at PwC will assist clients in developing solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to leverage data and focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system. Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables. Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same. Effectively mentor others. Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members. Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. As part of the AI Governance team, you will enhance project delivery through innovative methodologies and technology resources. As a Manager, you will lead teams in assessing governance, risk, and control programs while mentoring junior staff to develop their skills. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI governance, maintaining compliance and transparency in emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 5 years of experience
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables
Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same
Effectively mentor others
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems & Accounting, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Accounting & Technology, Regulatory Compliance, or Computer Science preferred
Possessing experience in AI/ML model testing and validation, risk management, controls testing, or audit related to AI, analytics, or information systems, governance or compliance roles focused on AI, emerging technology, or digital systems
Leveraging understanding of technological risks and internal controls
Knowledge of leading business and risk management frameworks for AI
Designing AI governance operating models and technical standards
Managing projects assessing governance, risk, and control programs
Leading AI/ML and emerging technology control efforts
Coaching teams on emerging data technologies and analytics-driven assessments
Translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Subject matter knowledge to support thought leadership development

Responsibilities

Enhance project delivery by implementing innovative methodologies
Lead teams in evaluating governance, risk, and control frameworks
Mentor junior staff to develop their professional skills and capabilities
Maintain rigorous standards of quality and compliance in every deliverable
Build and nurture meaningful client relationships through impactful communication
Utilize technology resources and data visualization tools for project success
Identify opportunities for innovation and process enhancement
Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives