Governance Lead – AI Platform & Transformation Programs
Location - Remote
Job Type: Long Term Contract/Fulltime
Governance lead (defining the governance process, writing documentation, aligning leaders and units on the process)- 1 role
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organized and influential Governance Lead to define, implement, and operationalize governance processes for enterprise transformation initiatives, AI platforms, and strategic technology programs.
This role will be responsible for establishing governance frameworks, documenting policies and procedures, creating operating models, driving decision-making forums, and aligning business units, technology teams, and leadership stakeholders to ensure consistent execution and compliance.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can translate strategy into actionable governance processes while ensuring adoption across multiple teams and business functions.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Framework Development
Define governance structures, operating models, and decision-making frameworks.
Establish program governance standards, policies, procedures, and controls.
Create governance playbooks, process maps, and reference documentation.
Define escalation paths, approval workflows, and accountability models.
Ensure governance processes are scalable and consistently applied across teams.
Process Definition & Standardization
Develop and document end-to-end governance processes.
Define RACI matrices, stakeholder responsibilities, and approval authorities.
Standardize reporting, review cycles, and governance checkpoints.
Create templates, frameworks, and best practices for enterprise adoption.
Continuously improve governance processes based on feedback and outcomes.
Executive & Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with senior leadership, business units, architecture teams, security teams, and delivery organizations.
Facilitate governance councils, steering committees, and leadership reviews.
Align stakeholders on priorities, decisions, policies, and operating procedures.
Drive consensus across multiple organizations and competing priorities.
Ensure governance decisions are effectively communicated and adopted.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
Create governance charters, policy documents, process guides, and SOPs.
Maintain centralized governance repositories and documentation libraries.
Establish version control and change management procedures.
Publish meeting outcomes, decisions, risks, and action items.
Ensure governance documentation remains current and accessible.
Program Oversight & Compliance
Monitor adherence to governance frameworks and established processes.
Track risks, issues, dependencies, and compliance obligations.
Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
Produce governance metrics, dashboards, and leadership reports.
Change Management & Adoption
Drive governance awareness and adoption across business units.
Conduct workshops and stakeholder training sessions.
Support organizational change management activities.
Establish feedback loops to improve governance effectiveness.
Promote a culture of accountability and process discipline.
Required Skills
Governance & Operating Models
Enterprise Governance Frameworks
Program Governance
PMO Practices
Risk Management
Compliance Management
Organizational Change Management
Operating Model Design
Documentation & Process Excellence
Policy Development
Process Mapping
SOP Creation
Governance Playbooks
RACI Development
Decision Frameworks
Knowledge Management
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Leadership Facilitation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Workshop Facilitation
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Alignment
Reporting & Controls
Governance Dashboards
KPI/KRI Tracking
Risk & Issue Management
Audit Support
Governance Reviews
Compliance Reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience establishing governance for AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Platform programs.
Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industries.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, COBIT, or Governance-related certifications.
Experience working directly with CIO, CTO, Architecture, Security, and Business Leadership teams.
Familiarity with AI Governance, Responsible AI, Data Governance, and Enterprise Risk frameworks.
Success Criteria (First 12 Months)
Establish enterprise governance framework and operating model.
Achieve organization-wide adoption of governance processes.
Create comprehensive governance documentation and standards repository.
Successfully align business and technology stakeholders on governance practices.
Improve decision-making transparency, accountability, and compliance.
Deliver governance reporting and executive visibility across strategic initiatives.
Ideal Title Options:
Governance Lead
Transformation Governance Lead
Enterprise Governance Manager
AI & Platform Governance Lead
Program Governance Director
Operating Model & Governance Lead