Data and AI Governance Lead Computing Services

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is seeking a dynamic highly collaborative Data and AI Governance Lead to shape and operationalize the framework for how our institution manages protects and leverages its most critical data and AI assets. Unlike traditional management roles this position does not oversee a direct team. Instead you will act as the universitys primary architect and facilitator of Data and AI Governance working across academic and administrative units to drive progress through influence partnership and expert support. You must be comfortable toggling between high-level strategy (policy-making and risk frameworks) and hands-on delivery (implementing metadata tools and assisting data stewards)

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Framework Design: Lead the design and execution of CMUs Data and AI governance operating model. Define the policies standards and roadmaps that ensure data integrity privacy and the responsible use of AI across the university.

• Influence & Community Building: Build and enable a robust community of practice among distributed Data Stewards and AI practitioners. You will not have command and control; authority; success will depend on your ability to build trust provide value to partners and align departmental goals with university-wide standards.

• AI Governance & Risk: Design and operationalize AI governance controls including model inventories risk assessments and ethical reviews. Partner with academic and administrative leads to ensure AI deployment is transparent fair and compliant with emerging regulations.

• AI Data Readiness: Transform our Data assets by establishing a unified metadata layer. You will act as the translator between business Data Analysts SMEs and our Data/Analytics Engineering teams ensuring that business terminology is mapped accurately (e.g. ensuring an AI agent understands that a Full-Time Student in a financial aid context (12 credits) is distinct from Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) used for state reporting or faculty workload so engineers can build accurate semantic models for varying audiences.

• Hands-on Operational Support: Roll up your sleeves; to help departments implement governance tooling. Assist in defining data lineage improving data quality and documenting metadata for complex institutional datasets.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary bridge between Information Technology Information Security Office the Office of the Provost and various administrative and academic units. Translate complex technical governance requirements into actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.

• Metrics & Advocacy: Develop KPIs to track the adoption and health of governance practices. Regularly report progress to university leadership advocating for the cultural shifts necessary to treat data as a strategic institutional asset.

• Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility excellence and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in data governance data management and experience in AI ethics/policy.

• The Influence Factor: Proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives in a federated or decentralized environment (e.g. Higher Ed Healthcare or complex R&D organizations) where progress is made through collaboration rather than direct authority.

• Strategic Communication: Ability to present complex risk and governance concepts to senior university leadership while being equally effective at coaching a departmental data coordinator on day-to-day data entry standards.

• Technical Depth: Familiarity with Data & AI lifecycle management including experience with metadata management tools data cataloging and ML Ops/AI risk frameworks.

• AI Readiness: An understanding of AI data readiness including how traditional machine learning and Agentic AI interact with structured and unstructured data.

• Technical Partnership: Experience partnering closely with Data Engineering and Analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience specifically within a Research I university or a highly complex non-profit environment.

• Professional certification in Data Management (CDMP) or AI Governance (AIGP).

• Knowledge of global data privacy regulations (GDPR FERPA HIPAA) as they relate to both administrative data and academic research.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to revitalize a data governance program incorporating AI at one of the worlds leading institutions for Artificial Intelligence. You will have the autonomy to shape the role the platform to influence data and AI governance policies and the satisfaction of seeing your strategic work manifest in the hands-on success of CMUs diverse data community.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity! Apply today!

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

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