AI Governance Specialist

Smith+Nephew

AI Governance Specialist managing enterprise AI governance frameworks for ethical and compliant AI solutions. Collaborating across teams to uphold Responsible AI principles and risk management.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,500 - $159,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operation of enterprise AI governance frameworks and Responsible AI principles
Maintain AI use case inventory and lifecycle documentation
Execute AI risk intake and tiering processes
Support governance reviews for medium and high-risk AI use cases
Assist with pre-deployment testing and post-deployment monitoring
Maintain AI risk registers, controls matrices, and reporting
Partner cross-functionally to embed AI governance into enterprise processes
Support Responsible AI training and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Healthcare, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in AI governance, data governance, IT risk, compliance, cybersecurity, or regulated environments
Demonstrated experience in supporting or executing risk assessments, controls, or governance frameworks
Strong understanding of AI governance concepts and risk domains (bias, fairness, explainability, privacy, security)
Familiarity with AI risk and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, Responsible AI principles)
Knowledge of data privacy and regulatory requirements (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, emerging AI regulations)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k)
tuition reimbursement
medical leave programs
parental leave
generous PTO
paid company holidays
8 hours of volunteer time annually
wellness offerings such as EAP
401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Training
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI governancedata governanceIT riskcompliancecybersecurityrisk assessmentscontrols frameworksdata privacyregulatory requirementsAI risk frameworks

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationtraining