AI Governance Manager

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.
Those in data, analytics and technology solutions at PwC will assist clients in developing solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to leverage data and focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the AI Governance team, you will enhance project delivery through innovative methodologies and technology resources. As a Manager, you will lead teams in assessing governance, risk, and control programs while mentoring junior staff to develop their skills. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI governance, maintaining compliance and transparency in emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Enhance project delivery by implementing innovative methodologies
- Lead teams in evaluating governance, risk, and control frameworks
- Mentor junior staff to develop their professional skills and capabilities
- Maintain rigorous standards of quality and compliance in every deliverable
- Build and nurture meaningful client relationships through impactful communication
- Utilize technology resources and data visualization tools for project success
- Identify opportunities for innovation and process enhancement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain alignment on project objectives
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems & Accounting, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Accounting & Technology, Regulatory Compliance, or Computer Science preferred
- Possessing experience in AI/ML model testing and validation, risk management, controls testing, or audit related to AI, analytics, or information systems, governance or compliance roles focused on AI, emerging technology, or digital systems
- Leveraging understanding of technological risks and internal controls
- Knowledge of leading business and risk management frameworks for AI
- Designing AI governance operating models and technical standards
- Managing projects assessing governance, risk, and control programs
- Leading AI/ML and emerging technology control efforts
- Coaching teams on emerging data technologies and analytics-driven assessments
- Translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Subject matter knowledge to support thought leadership development
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $252,450. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $297,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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