Lead, AI Governance & Portfolio Management
About The Position
The Lead, AI Governance and Portfolio Management will lead the operational governance of Ares' AI initiatives by managing the end-to-end AI use case intake process, coordinating governance reviews, and ensuring AI solutions meet enterprise standards for risk, compliance, security, legal, privacy, and architecture. The role serves as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, technology teams, and control partners, driving efficient intake, transparent governance, and successful delivery of AI initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and governance experience with a solid understanding of AI technologies and enterprise operating models.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in project/program management, technology governance, PMO, or digital transformation.
- Experience managing enterprise intake, governance, or portfolio processes.
- Strong understanding of AI, Generative AI, and enterprise technology delivery.
- Experience working with cross-functional control partners (Risk, Legal, Compliance, Security, Privacy).
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence without direct authority across global teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- PMP, Agile, Scrum, or governance/risk certifications are desirable.
- Financial Services or Asset Management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the enterprise AI use case intake process from submission through approval.
- Establish and maintains governance processes, intake standards, documentation requirements, and decision frameworks.
- Track use cases through each governance stage and ensure timely progression.
- Coordinate reviews across Risk, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Architecture, Data Governance, and Technology.
- Facilitate governance meetings and document decisions, risks, and action items.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business sponsors and governance partners.
- Maintain the AI use case portfolio, roadmap, and prioritization.
- Develop project plans, milestones, status reporting, dashboards, and executive communications.
- Identify delivery risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
- Define KPIs for intake volume, approval cycle times, governance effectiveness, and business adoption.
- Produce executive dashboards and portfolio reporting.
- Continuously improve governance processes, templates, and operating procedures.
- Promote awareness of AI governance policies and best practices.
- Support training, communications, and adoption of enterprise AI governance standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
- Access to a world-class medical advisory team
- A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
- A mindfulness and wellbeing app
- Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
- New parent leave
- Reproductive and adoption assistance
- Emergency backup care
- Matching gift program
- Education sponsorship program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
