Cypress HCM · 3 months ago
Senior Technical Governance Manager
Cypress HCM is dedicated to upholding user privacy while innovating with AI. The Senior Technical Governance Manager will develop and execute technical governance frameworks to ensure AI/ML systems protect personal data and comply with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously improve technical governance controls focused on managing risk in AI/ML systems, ensuring compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and AI laws, and internal standards
Develop, operationalize, and execute rigorous audit processes for AI models that address Privacy, InfoSec, Legal and other risks
Build and maintain a living AI Risk Register that clearly identifies, tracks, and categorizes AI risks across our products and operations
Partner with Privacy, InfoSec, Legal, AI/ML engineers, data scientists and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve technical governance controls
Produce clear, actionable reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and regulatory bodies, highlighting risks and mitigations in AI systems
Monitor global privacy regulations and AI standards, ensuring our frameworks anticipate and address new requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
Champion and train teams on technical governance best practices, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability
Qualification
Required
8+ years' experience in technical governance, model risk management, or auditing in highly regulated or technology-focused sectors
Solid knowledge of AI/ML systems and their governance challenges (bias, transparency, robustness, explainability, etc.)
Deep expertise in privacy/data protection frameworks and their application to AI/ML systems
In-depth familiarity with model audit frameworks, governance standards, and compliance best practices
Proven ability to build and scale governance processes in complex, high-growth technology environments
Strong technical literacy, with an ability to communicate privacy risks and requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience supporting global platforms or consumer-facing technologies is a strong plus