Sr. Director, AI Lead

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week with flexibility for virtual work. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within commuting distance. Candidates not within commuting distance will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted.

Sr. Director, Responsible AI Lead will lead enterprise efforts to scale Responsible AI and AI governance capabilities.

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise AI enablement strategies aligned with Responsible AI, governance, technology, risk and business priorities.
• Partner with AI Engineering, data science, model governance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed governance controls into AI lifecycle processes and tooling.
• Drive scalable operating models for AI oversight, including tiered review, self‑attestation, evidence generation, and targeted controls.
• Identify and lead automation opportunities across Responsible AI processes, including audit support, AI content governance, desk reviews, and augmented validation support.
• Strengthen model inventory, metadata, traceability, and reporting practices to support audit, regulatory and governance needs.
• Translate complex AI governance, technology, and risk concepts into executive‑level recommendations, reports, and decision materials.
• Monitor AI, regulatory, technology and business trends to inform enterprise planning and investment decisions.
• Develop multi‑year plans, performance measures and business cases demonstrating alignment to corporate, CIO‑level, and enterprise AI strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders to prioritize strategic initiatives, assess resource needs and advance a consistent AI governance and enablement framework.

BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in Data Collection and Analysis, IT Consulting, Performance Management, Strategy, Analytics or Business Process Design, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience leading enterprise AI, Responsible AI, AI governance, data governance, or model governance programs.
• Strong understanding of AI lifecycle management, model inventory, metadata, controls, observability, evidence generation and audit readiness.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Risk, Compliance, technology and business teams to operationalize governance frameworks.
• Experience with AI regulatory expectations, NIST AI RMF or related AI governance standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, influence senior stakeholders and drive execution across complex organizations.
• Experience identifying automation opportunities and improving governance processes through workflow, tooling, reporting or analytics.
• Strong executive communication skills, simplifying complex technical, risk and governance topics for senior leaders.

Salary range: $181,720 to $272,580.

In addition to your salary, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected status. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact the company for assistance.