AI Governance Lead

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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 workshaper teamshaper ideashaper worldshaper.

As a leader within Alcoa you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better worklife balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

The AI Governance Lead we be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust governance framework for AI technologies across Alcoa. This role ensures that AI initiatives align with ethical standards regulatory requirements and the companys strategic objectives. The AI Governance Lead will report into and collaborate across Alcoas Information Technology and Automation Solutions (ITAS) organization. They will also collaborate directly with other parts of Alcoa including but not limited to Ethics & Compliance Data Privacy Legal Procurement and Audit teams and key business stakeholders leveraging AI technologies.

What you can bring to this role:

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

• Collaborate with Ethics & Compliance and Data Privacy teams to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and industry best practices.

• Establish guidelines for ethical AI use including data privacy and security in collaboration with those teams.

• Lead Alcoas AI Steering Committee and manage the supporting structure of governance including any subcommittees or working groups reporting to the Steering Committee.

• Lead delivery and management of an AI Intake and Inventory process including the toolset to support this process.

• Identify and assess risks associated with AI systems.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their effectiveness.

• Collaborate with ITAS Risk and Compliance team to document and track AI risks.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit to support the auditing process for AI technologies.

• Mitigate risks such as shadow AI (unauthorized use of AI tolls by employees) and nonpublic information (NPI) protection by establishing close partnership with cybersecurity and ensuring standards / policies are followed.

• Collaborate across Alcoas Information Technology and Automation Solutions (ITAS) teams as well as other parts of Alcoa including but not limited to Ethics & Compliance Data Privacy Legal Procurement and Audit teams and key business stakeholders leveraging AI capabilities.

• Support the Operations Insight Team to deliver AI solutions for Alcoas global operations by providing efficient processes to ensure AI governance and risk management requirements are achieved

• Communicate AI governance policies and practices to stakeholders at all levels.

• Support leadership level communications and alignment on AI as needed (meetings workshops etc.).

• Provide training and awareness programs on AI governance ethics and risks.

• Implement monitoring mechanisms to track AI governance adherence

• Generate reports on AI governance metrics and present findings to leadership.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in AI governance.

• Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in AI governance and incorporate them into Alcoas AI strategy and practices.

• Support and guide the AI adoption

• Understand how AI can be implemented effectively in a mediumsized manufacturing company

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of AI adoption enabling effective support in executing the roadmap.

• Monitor market changes and AI dynamics to guide how Alcoa should adapt to those changes in our strategy

• Discuss AI lessons learned and help guide future developments

• Help platform and portfolio leaders to demonstrate the return on investment of AI initiatives

• Partner with the Value Management Office (VMO) to provide holistic visibility on where we are with AI initiatives across portfolios and platforms confirming that Alcoa is driving value through AI innovation

What you can bring to this role:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology Data Science or a related field.

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

• 3 5 years of experience in AI governance risk management or a related field.

• Strong understanding of AI technologies data privacy laws and ethical considerations.

• Experience working in a crossfunctional environment and leading governance initiatives.

• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Selfstarter who can work independently and with a team.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Proficiency in AI and data governance tools and technologies.

• Ethical mindset with a strong commitment to responsible AI use.

• Detailoriented and proactive in identifying and addressing governance issues.

• Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages including payfor performance variable pay recognition and rewards programs and stockbased compensation awards (3year vesting schedule)

• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA

• 401(k) employer match up to 6% additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period) and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan

• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.

• 8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours

• Alcoa has been chosen as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

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About the Location

Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh allows employees to experience firsthand whether working virtually or onsite or a hybrid of the two what being a valuesbased company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organizations highestlevel executives the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office Pittsburgh itself is one of the countrys most livable and affordable cities combining the city feel with small town charm.

We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real 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 persons 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.

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