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Senior Manager - AI Programme Governance
Location: Johannesburg Work From Office
Employment Type: 6 Month Contract
Salary: Competitive
Our client is a leading multinational in the telecommunications and digital services sector widely recognised for driving innovation through advanced technologies. With a strong focus on AI cloud computing and digital transformation the organisation is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and enhance customer experiences. Operating across multiple markets the company fosters a high-performance culture where visionary leaders and top-tier professionals collaborate to shape the future of tech-driven enterprises.
As the Senior Manager: Programme Governance and Reporting you will play a pivotal role in designing implementing and maintaining robust AI governance frameworks. You will oversee AI program compliance enforce regulatory standards and ensure alignment with internal and external best practices. This role demands a strategic leader with strong stakeholder management capabilities a sound understanding of AI governance and a sharp eye for risk compliance and ethical AI operations.
Lead the strategic establishment and governance of standards processes and frameworks across all AI programs.
Oversee delivery governance by tracking trends identifying anomalies and proactively mitigating risks.
Serve as the primary advisor for AI governance communicating policy and regulatory updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Monitor evolving AI regulatory and ethical standards ensuring alignment with internal governance policies.
Develop and enforce responsible AI development policies in line with global standards.
Ensure ethical AI compliance focusing on fairness transparency accountability and privacy.
Partner with legal and regulatory teams to manage AI risks and implement audit mechanisms and compliance checks.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed AI principles across the AI lifecycle.
Drive risk mitigation efforts around AI bias privacy and security and define metrics and KPIs to assess alignment.
Produce dashboards and reports to track performance metrics compliance and financials for AI initiatives.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in governance and reporting processes.
Conduct AI governance training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology or a related field
Relevant certifications in engineering or artificial intelligence (preferred)
Minimum 8 years experience in programme governance and reporting ideally in AI telecom or technology sectors
Proven success in leading AI governance frameworks and reporting structures
Practical experience in managing full-cycle AI projects with a focus on compliance and performance
Ability to thrive in fast-paced high-performance environments
Deep knowledge of AI principles frameworks and regulatory standards
Familiarity with technical domains including cloud computing agile development security privacy and network architecture
Strong project governance compliance auditing and reporting capabilities
Understanding of regional and global compliance mandates
This is a contract-based opportunity with a highly reputable client. If youre a governance expert with a passion for AI ethics and regulatory excellence apply now to join a team shaping the future of responsible AI.
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