Iberdrola Group

Sr Manager - Data & AI Governance

United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$163k-$204kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Manager - Data & AI Governance role is responsible for establishing, operating, and continuously evolving Avangrid's enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence governance framework.
The role serves as the enterprise authority for Data & AI governance, translating regulatory, risk, and responsible AI principles into practical operating controls embedded across the full AI and data lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Embed Responsible AI principles (fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability, privacy, and security) into AI design and delivery processes.
Lead AI and data risk assessments, model assurance reviews, and governance checkpoints for priority use cases.
Require and validate vendor documentation, transparency, and lifecycle commitments for AI-enabled products and services.
Partner with Data & AI teams to integrate governance seamlessly into IT delivery workflows (Agile, product, platform, and portfolio processes).
Develop governance tooling, templates, playbooks, and artifacts to enable efficient adoption across teams.
Provide training, guidance, and advisory support to business, IT, and Data & AI teams on governance requirements and best practices.
Maintain governance documentation for audits, regulatory requests, and internal reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Law, Ethics, or a related field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in data governance, AI governance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, or advanced analytics environments.
Proven experience defining and operating governance frameworks in large, regulated enterprises (utilities, energy, infrastructure, financial services, or similar).
Experience partnering with legal, compliance, audit, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture teams.
Deep knowledge of Responsible AI principles, data governance, and AI risk management.
Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to translate complex regulatory, ethical, and technical requirements into clear, actionable operating standards.
Act as a primary liaison to global, legal, compliance, enterprise risk, audit, and external regulators as required.

Nice to have

Master's degree in data science, Engineering, Business, Law, or related discipline.
Certifications in data governance, AI ethics, risk, or compliance (e.g., ISO, IEEE, NIST, DAMA, privacy-related).
Experience in utilities or other regulated industries, including exposure to operational (OT) environments.
Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms, cloud governance, and model risk management tooling.
Competencies (this is standard for all jobs)
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $163,360 to $204,200

Benefits

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide Data and AI governance frameworks, standards, and operating models covering data management, analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions.
Operationalize governance controls across architecture, development, deployment, monitoring, and retirement of AI systems.

Company info

AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.
This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities.
This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas.
NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
Mobility Information
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Posting End Date:
August-1-2026
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

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