Sysco · 7 hours ago
Senior Manager, AI Governance
Sysco Corporate
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for AI Governance. This role involves leading the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence across the organization, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational guidelines while building trust and value from AI investments.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive Framework Implementation and Enhancement: Lead the planning and execution of our AI governance framework. This includes designing and implementing detailed policies, guidelines, and documentation for responsible AI development and deployment
Manage AI-Specific Risks: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to algorithmic bias, data privacy, security, and operational vulnerabilities. You will build and execute robust risk mitigation strategies to protect our organization and customers
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI Risk Management Framework). You'll serve as a key partner to our Legal and Compliance teams, helping to draft contracts and ensure adherence to all relevant laws and standards
Integrate with Data Governance: Work closely with our Data Governance team to ensure seamless alignment between our AI and data governance frameworks. You'll help us treat data as a strategic asset, maintaining consistency in policies and optimizing our data strategy for AI applications
Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with data scientists, engineers, legal counsel, compliance officers, and senior leadership. You'll serve as a crucial liaison, helping to bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategy
Build an AI Inventory: Take the lead on creating and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of our AI models and applications, tracking their purpose, data inputs, and risk profiles to ensure transparency and accountability
Drive Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver enterprise-wide training programs to raise awareness about AI risks, ethical considerations, and compliance requirements, helping to build a culture of responsible AI use
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Law, or Public Policy
Seven (7) years in a governance-focused role, with a strong background in legal, compliance, or data governance
Demonstrated ability to implement significant change projects, successfully integrating new governance practices into existing organizational structures
Practical experience in building and managing comprehensive project and program plans, including defining scope, objectives, and resource requirements
A track record of establishing a strong foundation for data quality and governance, treating data as a valuable organizational product
Experience in AI risk management, including the ability to identify potential risks, establish mitigation plans, and integrate compliance measures
A strong understanding of AI technologies and machine learning models, as well as their ethical implications
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws and industry standards for AI ethics, data protection, and privacy (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive organizational change
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical and ethical concepts to diverse audiences
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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