Director AI Governance

Dir Strategic Initiatives - NS06AE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to join The AI Governance team. This position will work closely with a cross functional team including AI leaders, Legal, compliance, ERM, THIP to identify requirements and implement an AI governance management system that will instrument the AI life cycle activities, sign offs, documentation, inventory and platform integrations.

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work schedule. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT preferred) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Must be eligible to work in the US without company sponsorship.

• Lead the team through charter business case and high level scoping
• Create program structure and forums to report on progress to various stakeholders
• Conduct mark scan and vendor evaluations
• Conduct proof of concepts to vet selected vendors and recommend a go forward approach
• Design detailed requirements that achieve the AI life cycle activities and governance objectives in a way that is streamlined and creates process efficiency and transparency
• Roll out the new platform and process enterprise wide and evolve with feedback
• Develop a monitoring and adoption strategy
• Change management and communications across multiple user communities in the organization

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience leading large scale programs that involve technology and process optimization, with a wide set of stakeholders and users
• 3+ years hands-on experience with AI/DS/ML projects
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management functions
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and associated governance challenges
• Strong program management, change management and communication skills

• Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare, etc.)
• Experience in governance, risk management, or technology program management
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks

• Project management or process improvement certifications or comparable experience
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and working within a complex, matrixed environment.

• Cross-functional collaboration, strong partnership and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Process design and operational framework development
• Technology-business translation abilities