POSITION: Senior Technical Specialist AI Governance

POSTING END DATE: 04/11/2024

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire (UK)

SALARY: Competitive

At JLR, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. Through our exquisite and timeless house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar – we're defining a new approach to sustainability and providing exceptional experiences. As a leader here, you have the opportunity to influence the way we think, providing your unique insight and vision for a better future. It's time to become a proud creator.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Senior member of Technical Specialist community across AI Governance specialism you will be a lead subject matter expert for the company.
 

You will:

• lead on AI Governance
• develop, implement and operate the AI Governance Framework and Policies
• contribute on the definition of AI Ethics
• represent JLR on AI committees and organisations

You will be the prime custodian of AI governance for applications and products utilising AI technology. You will ensure standards compliance cross business and compliance with AI regulations, mainly the EU AI Act.

You will provide expertise, collaborate with and advise other functions, including the IDT AI & Data Science team, IDT Architecture team, IDT Cyber Security Team, IDT Data Management team, IDT Data Enablement and Adoption team, JLR Procurement, JLR Ethical team, JLR Data Privacy team, JLR Audit team, JLR AI owners and JLR AI development teams to ensure AI governance is rolled out and followed across JLR.

Externally, you will represent JLR on AI committees and organisations who set standards and regulations for AI. You will be expected to teach, mentor and present at global conferences on the topics of AI governance as well as coaching and promoting AI governance at JLR.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve a business aligned governance framework and policies for AI, ensuring compliance with AI regulations, mainly the EU AI Act.
• Enable a link between the several teams doing AI across JLR and the JLR teams responsible for ethics and privacy.
• Create OKRs and quantifiable KPIs to enable goals and measurement of compliance to AI governance and policies.
• Define the criteria that must be met by AI products to achieve governance compliance goals.
• Advise and support the IDT Data Enablement and Adoption team on awareness, education and training activities related to AI governance.
• Coach and mentor the JLR AI community of practice on AI governance and policies.
• Recommend specific tools to support compliance with the AI governance framework and policies.
• Lead on AI risk management and compliance reviews.
• Present at global conferences on the topics of AI governance.
• Represent JLR in AI governance committees and organisations.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• AI governance compliance at JLR.
• Delivery of AI governance framework and policies.
• Fulfilment of AI governance’s service level agreements.
• Contribution on AI committees and organisations.

Key Interactions

• IDT AI & Data Science team
• IDT Architecture team
• IDT Cyber Security Team
• IDT Data Management team
• IDT Data Enablement and Adoption team
• JLR Procurement
• JLR Ethical team
• JLR Data Privacy team
• JLR Audit team
• JLR AI owners
• JLR AI development teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• MSc on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or on a related field, or previous work experience.
• In-depth knowledge and technical expertise in AI technologies, products, tools and processes.
• Strong understanding of AI governance.
• Ability to effectively explain complex ideas, confidently presenting these to senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and communicating skills across all organisation, including senior stakeholders and non-technical people.
• Membership of appropriate AI committees and organisations.
• Deep understanding of the AI regulatory regimes.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and engagement sessions.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
 

• PhD on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or on a related field.
• Previous experience defining AI governance frameworks and policies.
• Significant experience teaching / coaching / mentoring developers and stakeholder in the societal challenges of AI technology.
• Previous experience presenting on relevant conferences on the topic of AI.
• Wide network with institutions and organisations on AI.

Personal Profile

• An individual who demonstrates our Creators' Code behaviours of Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth and Impact.
• Continually working hard to deliver a modern luxury experience to earn and keep our customers' trust and loyalty.
• Embracing differences, being empathetic, welcoming challenges together empowering each other to deliver. Building trust by speaking openly and honestly, listening attentively, and treating others respectfully.
• Taking initiative and using failure as an opportunity to learn. We develop by giving + seeking honest feedback.
• Making a difference through our results. We innovate and never lose sight of what we want to achieve.
• A highly driven individual, determined, committed and results-orientated who works with pace, energy, passion and confidence.
• An individual who is able to apply analytical rigour to develop and drive well thought out operational plans, collaborate across functions and combine a short term, pragmatic focus with a long-term strategic vision.
• An individual who builds and maintains relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A sophisticated communicator who is able to communicate directly, clearly and openly. 
• An individual who can demonstrate good capability in leadership and change management skills, who can motivate, develop and lead functional and cross-functional teams.
• A passion for AI governance and societal implications.
• An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way, whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style, to instil a high-performance culture that is respectful of people and our environment.
• An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, responds constructively to new ideas and feedback, and inputs in a changing business environment.
• An individual who is flexible and pragmatic to adapt approaches when facing constrains or obstacles.
• An individual who consistently demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence and integrity building creditability, confidence and trust through experience and personal style.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.