Director, AI Governance

About this role

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role Join Kyndryl as a Director of AI Governance you will unlock the power of data to drive strategic  decisions and shape the future of our business. As a key member of our team, you will harness  your expertise in AI governance to gain valuable insights and manage the compliance of important AI capabilities. • Data & AI Governance Framework:   Establish and operationalize a comprehensive governance framework covering data quality, privacy, lineage, and ethical AI usage across all enterprise systems and platforms.  

• Council Leadership:   Chair the Data Council and participate in the AI Governance Board to review and approve new data and AI use cases, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and policies.  

• Catalog and Stewardship Oversight:   Manage enterprise data catalog, metadata standards, and stewardship processes to maintain clarity of ownership, lifecycle management, and access control.  

• Compliance & Risk Management:   Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Legal to ensure adherence to global data regulations, privacy laws, and AI governance mandates.  

• Governance for AI Democratization:   Define guardrails for citizen-led AI development, ensuring secure, compliant, and responsible use of low-code and generative AI tools across the organization.  

• Metrics & Transparency:   Develop and track governance KPIs—such as data quality scores, privacy incidents, and model validation rates—to demonstrate accountability and progress.  

  Your Future at Kyndryl  Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that  you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the  chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of  vaccination  to align with their respective COVID-19  vaccination  policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are ​You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally  as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional  development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their  work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others

Required Skills and Experience: • 10+ years of experience in data governance, information management, or AI governance within complex enterprise environments.  

• Deep understanding of data management disciplines, including data quality, metadata, privacy, and lineage frameworks.  

• Familiarity with AI model lifecycle governance, responsible AI principles, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).  

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise councils or cross-functional governance programs.  

• Strong collaboration skills with privacy, security, and compliance organizations.  

• Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to translate governance and AI concepts into clear executive-level insights.  

The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $156,360to$296,880based on a full-time schedule reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Kyndryl, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. 

Your actual compensation may vary depending on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, geography, relevant job-related skills, education and experience, certification and licenses, internal pay equity, and market and business consideration. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: California (San Francisco Bay Area):$187,560to$356,280  California (All Other):$171,960to$326,520  Colorado:   $156,360to$296,880  Massachusetts/ Virginia:$156,360to$326,520  New York City:   $187,560to$356,280  Washington:   $171,960to$326,520  Washington DC:$171,960to$326,520            This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.   Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advi

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