Director, AI Governance

Kyndryl • New York, NY

6h

About The Position

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. The Role Join Kyndryl as a Director of AI Governance you will unlock the power of data to drive strategic decisions and shape the future of our business. As a key member of our team, you will harness your expertise in AI governance to gain valuable insights and manage the compliance of important AI capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data governance, information management, or AI governance within complex enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of data management disciplines, including data quality, metadata, privacy, and lineage frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI model lifecycle governance, responsible AI principles, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise councils or cross-functional governance programs.
• Strong collaboration skills with privacy, security, and compliance organizations.
• Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to translate governance and AI concepts into clear executive-level insights.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalize a comprehensive governance framework covering data quality, privacy, lineage, and ethical AI usage across all enterprise systems and platforms.
• Chair the Data Council and participate in the AI Governance Board to review and approve new data and AI use cases, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and policies.
• Manage enterprise data catalog, metadata standards, and stewardship processes to maintain clarity of ownership, lifecycle management, and access control.
• Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Legal to ensure adherence to global data regulations, privacy laws, and AI governance mandates.
• Define guardrails for citizen-led AI development, ensuring secure, compliant, and responsible use of low-code and generative AI tools across the organization.
• Develop and track governance KPIs—such as data quality scores, privacy incidents, and model validation rates—to demonstrate accountability and progress.

Benefits

• Opportunities for hands-on experience
• Learning opportunities
• Chance to certify in all four major platforms
• Employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more.
• Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
• Benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed