AI Security Governance & Risk Manager

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Job Title: AI Security Governance & Risk Manager

Location-Type: Remote (EST or CST hours required)

Start Date: ASAP (late August or early September target)

Duration: Contract through end of 2026, likely extending into 2027

Compensation Range: $60-70/hr W2

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description: This role supports the client’s AI security governance program by developing frameworks, managing risk workstreams, and advising senior leadership on AI risk and controls strategy.

Job Summary

• Develop and maintain AI security governance frameworks and risk assessment ecosystems aligned to industry standards.
• Coordinate and tie together 10-15 concurrent workstreams through strong program management and strategic oversight.
• Conduct AI risk and controls assessments against the client’s products and services.
• Partner with executive stakeholders, including VP-level and above, to communicate risk posture and governance progress.
• Support strategic initiatives across the AI governance program, identifying gaps and opportunities beyond assigned tasks.
• Apply knowledge of ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and broad GRC principles to drive program maturity.
• Stand in for the program lead in executive-level meetings and discussions as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-12 years of broad IT security, risk, and compliance experience in highly regulated industries such as banking or healthcare.
• Strong hands-on experience in AI security with a focus on governance, risk, controls, process, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated experience building or contributing to AI governance frameworks and AI risk assessment programs.
• Working knowledge of ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and EU AI Act.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from analysts to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISO 42001 certified auditor or equivalent certification.
• Background that combines large consulting firm experience (e.g., Big 4 or top-tier strategy consulting) with in-house corporate experience.
• 20 years in risk management with 5 years focused on AI risk, or demonstrated depth equivalent to senior-level tenure.
• Stable career history with tenure and progression; consistent promotion track record preferred.
• High emotional intelligence and executive presence with the ability to operate independently after ramp-up.