Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - AI Governance

Position Summary… The Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - AI Governance leads the development and execution of compliance strategies using technology to enable responsible AI use. This role directs AI governance compliance, embedding technology controls throughout an AI system’s lifecycle. This position oversees the strategy for translating evolving laws and regulations into risk identification and design and deployment of technical controls. The role collaborates with engineering teams on AI governance technology design and deployment, defines and designs guardrails, continuously tests and monitors, is accountable for key performance metrics, creates policy, and drives continuous enhancements aligned with business objectives. About the team… The AI Governance Compliance Team, within Global Governance, leads responsible AI innovation through a robust governance framework focused on training, assessment, policies, and technical monitoring. The team ensures alignment with Walmart’s values and regulatory requirements while collaborating across business units and enabling functions such as Global Technology and Product Teams. Prioritizing speed and compliance, it develops strategies to manage emerging risks, regulatory changes, and internal controls. The team drives continuous improvement and leverages technology solutions to maintain high standards in compliance and ethics throughout the organization.

What you’ll do…

• Direct the design of processes and technology solutions to manage risk and enhance compliance effectiveness at scale.
• Collaborate in building responsible AI tools and capabilities that make it simple for developers to build and deploy AI responsibly.
• Collaborate with senior management to communicate compliance strategies related to AI governance technology throughout AI lifecycle.
• Build process for consistency in monitoring and testing, and operations at scale.
• Contribute to compliance program metrics and coordinate cross-functional policy and training development, and technology design and deployment, for organizational alignment.
• Foster a culture of integrity by integrating ethical standards into all programs and supporting open communication channels.

• Extensive experience in technology enablement of compliance programs, compliance management, regulatory requirements, and risk management within complex organizations.
• A builder with proven ability to develop, implement, and improve policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with business strategy.
• Strong technical acumen, including familiarity with technology solutions, DevOps, and AIOps to enhance compliance processes.
• Expertise in conducting compliance auditing, gap analysis, and managing change to address emerging risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams to drive compliance and ethics programs.
• Excellent communication skills to present impact analyses and influence organizational alignment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability., Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 3 years’ supervisory experience. 4 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. 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 a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock, Discount Card

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Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

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Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Comprehensive health benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Wellbeing programs

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Career growth opportunities

Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.

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