AI Governance Lead - India

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**About Persistent** We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 **About Position** - Role : AI Governance Lead - India - Location : Bengaluru - Experience : 8–12 years - Job Type : Full Time Employment **What You'll Do** Lead the design, implementation, and operationalisation of enterprise AI governance frameworks ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant AI adoption. - Perform AI governance maturity assessments covering policies, standards, oversight bodies, model inventory, risk processes, and audit readiness - Define and implement enterprise AI governance framework including use case intake, risk classification, and approval workflows - Establish model registry standards and documentation practices such as model cards and data sheets - Align AI governance with data governance frameworks including consent management, data lineage, retention policies, and PII controls - Develop vendor and model risk management frameworks for third-party AI services, including licensing and intellectual property considerations - Define and implement security controls for GenAI systems including prompt injection defence, data exfiltration prevention, and safe tool usage - Develop and enforce Responsible AI principles such as fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability, and human-in-the-loop safeguards - Define evaluation and testing standards for AI and GenAI models covering accuracy, bias, toxicity, hallucination risk, and robustness - Establish monitoring frameworks including drift detection, performance tracking, safety metrics, and incident response mechanisms - Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies - Drive training, awareness, and adoption of AI governance practices across the organisation - Support audit readiness and compliance reporting by enabling proper documentation, evidence capture, and traceability **Expertise You'll Bring** Strong experience in AI governance, risk management, and Responsible AI practices with ability to design and implement enterprise-grade frameworks. - 8–12 years of experience in AI/ML, governance, risk, or compliance roles - Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle and Generative AI tools - Proven experience in designing governance frameworks, policies, and controls - Deep understanding of Responsible AI principles including fairness, transparency, and explainability - Experience with model risk management, audit processes, and regulatory compliance - Familiarity with model documentation standards such as model cards and data sheets - Strong knowledge of data governance concepts including lineage, metadata, and privacy controls - Experience in securing GenAI systems and mitigating risks such as prompt injection and data leakage - Ability to define evaluation metrics and testing frameworks for AI models - Strong stakeholder management skills working with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams - Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills **Benefits** - Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents **Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment** Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds. - We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment **Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent -** **persistent.com/careers** ***“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”*** AI Governance, Risk Management, Responsible AI