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# Governance Operations Lead - AI

- **Company:** Accountabilitiesdrive
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Azure Machine Learning, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/governance-operations-lead-ai/47473347

## About the Role

improve compliance, reduce manual effort, and avoid policy based governance that is disconnected from deliveryEnsure traceability, auditability, and transparency of AI assets, models, and decisionsDevelop governance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to measure compliance, adoption, risk, and effectivenessPartner with Data & AI, IDSO, Enterprise Architecture, IT Engineering, and CISO teams to integrate governance into enterprise platformsSupport regulatory, audit, and assurance activities through robust evidence management and reportingDrive continuous improvement of governance processes, tooling, and operating models.Experience8-12+ years in AI/ML, technology operations, governance, risk, or digital transformation.Experience implementing enterprise governance processes and operating models.Experience with AI/ML platforms, MLOps, DevSecOps, or data platforms.Proven track record of operationalizing controls and driving enterprise adoption.ExpertiseAI lifecycle management and MLOpsGovernance
process design and automationAI risk, controls, and complianceData and model management platformsMetrics, reporting, and operational excellenceProcess optimization and continuous improvement behavioursSystems thinker with a strong operational mindsetBalances governance rigor with business agilityDrives simplification and automationInfluences across organizational boundariesFocuses on outcomes, scalability, and adoption #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Exciting opportunity for an AI Governance Operations Lead to join a World Leading Energy Trading company on a long-term contract basis in London.PurposeThe Governance Operations Lead is responsible for operationalizing AIMS governance requirements (AI ownership, AI tiering, AI lifecycle, AI operating model, etc) across the company by embedding governance controls into AI lifecycle management processes, platforms, and project delivery pipelines. The role enables scalable, automated, and auditable governance while balancing AI value realization, adoption, and risk management.Key AccountabilitiesDrive implementation of AI governance processes across the end-to-end AI lifecycle (data, development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement)Embed governance controls into AI/ML platforms, MLOps pipelines, and AI lifecycle managementOwn AI governance operations including AI Registry, model/agent inventory, AI asset tiering, approvals, attestationsEstablish governance automation to


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