AI Governance Implementation Lead / SME

Job Title: AI Governance Implementation Lead / SMELocation: Open (Hybrid / Remote / Onsite as per project needs)Experience: 3+ years (with strong hands-on AI Governance experience)Employment Type: Full-time / Contract About the RoleWe are looking for an AI Governance Implementation Specialist with deep, practical experience in designing, implementing, and operationalizing AI Governance frameworks across enterprises.This role is not theoretical or policy-only. You will work closely with business, risk, compliance, data science, and IT teams to embed AI governance into real production AI systems, preferably using the IBM AI & GRC technology stack.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end AI Governance frameworks, covering:o AI risk identification, assessment, and monitoringo Model lifecycle governance (design, development, deployment, monitoring, retirement)o Explainability, transparency, fairness, bias detection, and ethical AI controlso Model documentation, approvals, and audit trailsImplement AI governance using IBM technology stack, including:o Watson Governance / Watsonx Governanceo IBM OpenPages (Model Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance, ITG)o OpenShift-based deployments and integrationsDefine and operationalize:o AI policies, standards, and control librarieso Model risk taxonomies and AI-specific KRIso Approval workflows and governance checkpointsIntegrate AI governance with:o Enterprise GRC frameworkso MLOps pipelineso Data governance and privacy programsSupport regulatory and compliance alignment, including:o EU AI Act readinesso Model Risk Management (SR 11-7 / equivalent)o ISO / NIST / ethical AI principlesWork directly with data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure governance is practical, automated, and scalable.Required Skills & ExperienceMandatoryProven, hands-on experience in AI Governance implementation (not just advisory)Strong understanding of:o AI/ML model lifecycleo Model risk, bias, fairness, explainabilityo AI ethics and responsible AI principlesExperience implementing AI governance using IBM stack, including:o Watson Governance / Watsonx Governanceo IBM OpenPages (especially Model Risk, ORM, Compliance)o OpenShift or container-based enterprise deploymentsExperience with:o AI risk assessment methodologieso Governance workflows and approval processeso Model documentation and audit readinessGood to Have (Strong Advantage)Experience with:o EU AI Act, GDPR, and global AI regulationso Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or Regulated industrieso Integration of AI governance with MLOps toolsExposure to:o Bias detection toolso Explainable AI (XAI) techniqueso AI model monitoring and drift detectionExperience working with enterprise GRC platforms beyond OpenPagesWho Should ApplyProfessionals who have actually implemented AI governance, not just written policiesCandidates who can bridge AI, risk, compliance, and technologyIndividuals comfortable working in complex, regulated enterprise environmentsPeople who believe AI governance must be embedded in systems, not slidesWhy Join UsWork on real AI governance programs, not PoCsExposure to large-scale enterprise and regulated AI environmentsOpportunity to shape next-generation AI governance frameworksWork with senior stakeholders, regulators, and global clientsAbout Timus consulting Services-Timus Consulting is a leading EnterpriseTech and Business Consulting firm, providing an extensive array of services including Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, Software Development, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, Cloud Consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, and Managed Services.For more details visit: Our people and cultureOur diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Timus as one of the most rewarding places to work.Professional developmentFrom entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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