Vice President, AI/ML Vendor Risk & Contract Management

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the HR Vendor Management team for an exciting role managing risks related to AI/ML, maintaining vendor risk governance, driving solutions, and leading vendor selection and implementation. As a Vice President in the HR Vendor Management Team, you will oversee and enhance vendor risk management and governance practices. You will focus on managing risks related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), leading vendor selection and renewal for high-value and high-risk engagements, and strengthening cyber and information security oversight. You will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and ensure the vendor portfolio aligns with organizational goals and industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
7+ years of progressive experience in project management, risk management, or a related discipline, with a track record of leading high-impact initiatives and cross-functional teams.
Deep understanding of vendor risk governance, including AI/ML risk management, cyber risk, and complex contract evaluation and renewal processes for high-value engagements.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive strategic change in a dynamic environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present to senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing processes, SOPs, and metrics to ensure operational rigor, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, data analytics, and automation tools to enhance vendor risk management and reporting.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across HR, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver results under pressure, and adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
High ethical standards and sound judgment in handling sensitive information, risk decisions, and confidential vendor relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or similar credentials.
Demonstrated experience in driving process automation, digital transformation, or leveraging advanced analytics to enhance vendor risk management and operational efficiency.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards governing vendor risk, AI/ML, and cyber risk in financial services or highly regulated environments.
Proven success in leading organizational change, influencing culture, and implementing best practices across large, complex organizations.
Experience managing vendor risk and governance across multiple geographies, cultures, and regulatory jurisdictions.
Track record of contributing to industry forums, publishing insights, or presenting at conferences on vendor risk, AI/ML governance, or cyber risk topics.

Responsibilities

Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, renewal, and rationalization for high-value and high-risk engagements, ensuring alignment with business goals, risk appetite, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with tech-echo systems.
Lead and enhance vendor risk governance frameworks, with a focus on AI/ML, cyber, and information security risks, in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Lead implementation and improvement of vendor value and AI/ML risk governance in partnership with teams like Controls, Data, Legal, Technology.
Maintain SOPs, playbooks, and best practices for vendor risk, renewals, and AI/ML governance.
Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics for vendor performance, risk exposure, and mitigation effectiveness.
Lead cross-functional teams in risk reviews, governance routines, and process improvements.
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on vendor risk and performance to senior management.
Foster strong relationships with internal partners (HR, Controls, Tech, Legal, Finance) to resolve issues and drive improvement.
Drive assessment and mitigation of cyber risks in vendor engagements, partnering with technology, risk, and compliance teams.
Enable Delivery Manager with onboarding project execution, providing leadership visibility of progress
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in vendor risk, AI/ML, and cyber risk; recommend process enhancements.