IT Governance Director, Data & AI Policy Job at TEKsystems, Newark, NJ

  • TEKsystems
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Position SummaryThis leadership role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide Data & AI governance policies, standards, and control frameworks that enable trusted data usage, responsible AI adoption, and effective risk management across the organization.The ideal candidate combines Data Governance expertise with the ability to translate governance strategy into practical controls, processes, and standards that can be embedded across business and technology organizations. This role will play a key part in driving governance-by-design principles while balancing innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and operationalize enterprise Data & AI governance policies, standards, and control requirements.Define governance frameworks, implementation guidance, decision models, and governance operating procedures.Establish governance guardrails that support consistent adoption while enabling business flexibility and innovation.Partner with Data Owners, Data Domain Leaders, Technology teams, AI practitioners, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders.Drive alignment between governance requirements, enterprise controls, and regulatory expectations.Promote governance-by-design principles across data, analytics, and AI initiatives.Support implementation and monitoring of governance controls across enterprise platforms and processes.Develop governance education, awareness, and adoption programs.Monitor governance effectiveness through reporting, metrics, and control oversight.Influence organizational change and governance maturity through collaboration and partnership rather than direct authority.Support Responsible AI governance initiatives, including transparency, explainability, fairness, accountability, and lifecycle oversight.Required QualificationsExperience leading Data Governance, AI Governance, IT Governance, Data Management, Technology Risk, or related governance programs.Strong experience developing governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operating models.Demonstrated ability to operationalize governance requirements within large, complex enterprise environments.Experience partnering across business, technology, compliance, legal, risk, and control functions.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Ability to drive enterprise outcomes through influence and collaboration.Solid understanding of enterprise governance, risk management, and control frameworks.Experience working in highly regulated environments.Preferred QualificationsExperience with data governance, metadata management, privacy, and data quality platforms such as Collibra, Ataccama, Informatica, or similar technologies.AI Governance or Responsible AI experience.IT Governance experience.Data Operations, Data Quality, or Data Observability experience.DevOps Governance experience.OpenTelemetry experience.Power BI reporting and governance metrics experience.Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, or other regulated industry experience.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006230832Profession: Other

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