Lead, AI Governance

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Lead, AI Governance Operations will report to the Senior Director, Privacy and AI Governance and will help build out and formalize Rivian's AI governance program. This individual will interface directly with corporate and operational leadership to develop, implement, and maintain best-in-class AI risk identification and management processes, documentation, controls, and testing.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on AI risk, compliance, and governance matters, addressing inquiries and escalations from business teams and providing periodic reporting to executives.
• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI governance, formalizing a program that is aligned with Rivian's business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including Rivian's Digital
• Workspace team, to coordinate AI communications and management and advance Rivian's AI data privacy goals and objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of AI-governance-specific policies, procedures, controls, documentation, and guidance.
• Support the creation and delivery of AI-focused privacy training and awareness initiatives, including foundational training, role-based training, and regular communication updates.
• Manage the company's risk assessment process for new or changed AI products, tools, processes, etc. and provide recommendations to comply with regulations and internal policies.
• Facilitate/lead AI Advisory Committee meetings and own committee material, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Conduct periodic risk and compliance assessments to evaluate Rivian's AI posture against industry requirements and peers.
• Design and manage an AI Governance Program Dashboard to track program effectiveness, controls, and provide regular reporting to senior management on AI risk and compliance.
• Monitor automotive, regulatory, and general AI trends, risks, regulation, and other initiatives.

• Minimum 7-10 years of risk and compliance experience, including at least 3 years of experience with AI and machine learning matters in multinational, complex fast-growing global organizations, preferably involving technology.
• Knowledge of applicable AI laws and requirements, including the Colorado AI Act and the EU AI Act, as well as relevant data protection laws such as the EU GDPR and CCPA and other relevant laws impacting AI such as discrimination laws, intellectual property laws and product liability laws
• Knowledge of business benefits and risks associated with the use and development of AI
• Ability to articulate the largest risks related to AI tool development and use for companies and their customers
• Direct experience using generative AI tools, including Google Gemini, Azure AI, OpenAI ChatGPT, Claude
• Strong technical knowledge of AI data use, data structures, databases, and data management principles.
• Experience spotting emerging trends and new and evolving issues.
• Experience authoring, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and related compliance documentation.
• Organizational, project management, strategic and analytical skills with a deadline-centric and action-oriented mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to successfully work with all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with a focus on conciseness, clarity, and responsiveness.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with data management and analytics tools such as Databricks, Hex, Tableau.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team in a dynamic, rapidly changing workplace.
• IAPP AIGP certification (or similar) required (or willingness to obtain).
• Familiarity with AI in automated driving a plus.
• Ability to travel, as required.
• A commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism.

Salary Range for Normal, IL based applicants: $125,000 - $157,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Irvine, CA based applicants: $137,000 - $172,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants: $149,000 - $187,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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