AI Governance Sr.Tech Lead

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

• Ensuring that AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with regulations
• Creating and implementing comprehensive frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices for AI governance
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential ethical, legal, and reputational risks associated with AI use. 
• Establish model monitoring, documentation, and audit processes.
• Working with various teams, including data scientists, engineers, legal, compliance, Privacy and business units, to integrate AI governance into the development lifecycle. 

Role Profile

1. Policy and Framework Development

• Design and implement AI governance frameworks.
• Establish AI ethics guidelines and principles (e.g., fairness, transparency, accountability).
• Ensure alignment with corporate values and legal requirements.

1.  Audit and Monitoring

• Implement auditing systems for AI models (e.g., model performance, fairness metrics).
• Monitor AI systems for drift, unintended consequences, and compliance over time.

1. Model Lifecycle Oversight

Implement model governance from development to deployment starting from Approvals and validation before production and Monitoring and re-evaluation in production.

1. MLOPS Governance

introduces automated processes for tracking, monitoring, validation, documentation, and for versioning all ML artifacts, including complete data, models, code, and pipelines.

1. Risk Management

• Collaborating with the AI risk management team to identify, assess, and mitigate potential AI risks
• Identify and mitigate risks related to bias, privacy, security, and explainability in AI systems.

1. Training and Awareness

• Educate teams on ethical AI practices.
• Create training materials and conduct workshops.

Competencies and Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of AI/ML, GenAI algorithms, frameworks, and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of data privacy principles (like GDPR) and how they apply to AI systems.
• Familiarity with common AI biases and methods for identifying and mitigating them
• Knowledge of methodologies for auditing and evaluating AI systems

•  Must have technical/ professional qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AI/ML or related domains
• Strong understanding of AI technologies: Knowledge of machine learning, data science, and AI development processes. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate complex AI governance issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks: Familiarity with data privacy regulations, AI-specific laws, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical systems within ethical, legal, and operational contexts.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.