Lead, AI Governance (Flexible Location)

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

This role is remote and offers a chance to shape AI governance at Alcoa, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI technologies.

About the Role:

This professional will be responsible for creating and maintaining a robust governance framework for AI technologies across Alcoa, to ensure that AI initiatives align with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and the company's strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Technology Strategy Director, you will:

• Develop and implement AI governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.

• Collaborate with Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy and Internal Audit, Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, standards, policies and best practices.

• Establish guidelines for ethical AI use, including data privacy and security.

• Lead the AI Steering Committee and manage governance structures.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI systems.

• Assist the Operations Insight Team in delivering AI solutions while ensuring that governance and risk management requirements are met.

• Communicate AI governance policies to stakeholders and provide training and awareness programs.

• Implement mechanisms to track adherence to AI governance and generate reports for leadership.

• Stay updated on AI governance trends and incorporate them into Alcoa's strategy.

What you bring to this role:

• Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field.

• AI, data privacy, or governance certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) are a plus.

• 5+ years in risk management & compliance, with 3+ years in AI governance for a global organization.

• Knowledge of AI technologies, data privacy laws, ethical frameworks, and governance tools. Strong communication, project management, and collaborative skills.

What Alcoa Offers:

• Competitive packages, including variable pay, recognition programs, and stock-based awards.

• Flexible spending accounts, HSA contributions, 401(k) match, retirement income contributions, and more.

• 10 holidays, one flexible holiday, and paid volunteer hours.

• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's U.S. portfolio includes Alcoa's corporate headquarters, Alcoa's Technology Center, two smelters, and a calcined coke plant. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.