Director, Responsible AI Program Governance and Compliance

"We are looking for a director to establish and lead our Responsible AI Governance program, responsible for shaping and implementing global compliance practices. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable, auditable processes and demonstrate strong technical curiosity to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes. At FICO, we prioritize staff development, training, and career progression—offering opportunities to engage with leading AI technologies and innovative solutions at the forefront of the industry." –Data Protection Officer-Vice President.

What You’ll Contribute

• Establish, maintain, and evolve FICO’s Responsible AI governance policies and internal assurance practices, including inventory and classification of AI/ML systems against EU AI Act.

• Translate evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, GDPR) into internal compliance standards and processes.

• Partner with the Privacy, Security, and platform teams to ensure governance principles are embedded in technical and operational systems.

• Work with Legal, Data Privacy, Security, and Compliance teams to align on enterprise-wide AI risk mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate with business units to ensure governance practices scale across diverse use cases and markets.

• Inspire internal teams to adopt governance practices by positioning them as strategic assets for trustworthy AI.

• Support the Data Protection Officer in managing the Responsible AI Governance Program, including resource planning, reporting, and talent development.

• Collaborate on the design and delivery of AI governance literacy and training programs for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Create and communicate project plans for compliance. Track/report project-level tasks and timelines.

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

What We’re Seeking

• 15 + years of experience in software quality engineering with at least 3 years in technical leadership role.

• Demonstrated success designing and scaling governance programs across enterprise organizations.

• Familiarity with legal frameworks governing AI, data privacy, and emerging tech (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO, NIST).

• Compliance, project management experience.

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

• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical domains, translating policies into actionable practices.

• Experience with risk assessments, compliance reviews, and regulatory readiness processes.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills.

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or willingness to learn.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values:  Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.

• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.

• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.

• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.

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