Associate Director - Responsible AI
About The Position
The Associate Director of Responsible AI leads Verizon’s enterprise-wide efforts to ensure artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are developed, deployed, and scaled safely, ethically, and equitably. Working at the intersection of technology, law, and business, this role serves as a central authority on AI risk and governance as Verizon integrates advanced AI across its global 5G network and customer experiences. The role defines, scales, and manages Verizon’s Responsible AI framework in alignment with global standards such as the NIST AI RMF; co-chairs the AI Governance Council; and facilitates strategic reviews of high-impact AI use cases. It establishes AI deployment criteria, designs auditing processes for bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, and explainability, and works with Legal, Privacy, and Public Policy teams on regulatory compliance. The role also leads AI red-teaming and stress testing, partners with engineering and product teams to embed responsible AI checkpoints into CI/CD and MLOps, and develops workforce training on AI ethics, data privacy, and responsible development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Eight or more years of relevant work experience in technology policy, data governance, legal, risk management, or data science.
- Three or more years of direct enterprise-scale leadership experience in AI Governance, Responsible AI, Tech Ethics, or AI/ML Risk Management.
- Deep understanding of machine learning lifecycles, generative AI technologies, and ethical risks associated with Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Demonstrated experience translating global AI and data regulations, such as NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA, into enterprise compliance strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree, JD, or PhD in Law, Public Policy, Computer Science, Data Ethics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
- Experience in a highly regulated industry such as Telecommunications, Financial Services, or Healthcare.
- Active privacy or risk certifications, such as CIPP/US or CIPT, or relevant AI ethics credentials.
- Track record of representing an organization in industry consortiums, academic partnerships, or standard-setting bodies focused on AI ethics and safety.
Responsibilities
- Define, scale, and manage Verizon’s enterprise-wide Responsible AI framework in alignment with global standards such as the NIST AI RMF.
- Co-chair the AI Governance Council and facilitate strategic reviews of high-impact AI use cases.
- Establish clear go/no-go criteria for AI model deployment.
- Design and implement AI auditing processes focused on bias mitigation, algorithmic fairness, transparency, and explainability.
- Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Public Policy teams to navigate AI regulations and ensure compliance.
- Lead cross-functional AI red-teaming and stress-testing initiatives to identify vulnerabilities and edge-case failures in production models.
- Collaborate with ML engineers and product managers to embed Responsible AI checkpoints into CI/CD pipelines and the ML lifecycle (MLOps).
- Develop training programs on AI ethics, data privacy, and responsible development practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Group home and auto insurance
- Matched 401(k) savings plan
- Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
- Up to 6 personal days per year
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Incentives and potential premium pay, depending on the role
- Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
