AI Data Governance Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX

We are seeking an experienced AI Data Governance Specialist to lead governance initiatives for AI/ML data across enterprise-scale platforms. This role will focus on ensuring data quality, compliance, lineage, and ethical AI practices while supporting scalable machine learning operations in a retail environment.

• Develop and enforce AI data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Oversee data lifecycle management including ingestion, labeling, feature engineering, and model training datasets.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and lineage across AI/ML pipelines.
• Conduct bias detection, fairness assessments, and compliance reviews for AI models.
• Collaborate with data engineering, data science, and business teams to align governance practices.
• Implement and manage governance workflows using enterprise data catalog tools.
• Drive adoption of governance best practices across cross-functional teams.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives (GDPR, CCPA, Responsible AI).

• 10-15 years of experience in data governance, data stewardship, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience specifically in AI/ML data governance.
• Experience working in large, enterprise-scale environments.
• Prior experience in the retail domain is required.

• Strong understanding of AI/ML data pipelines (ingestion, labeling, feature engineering, model training).
• Experience with MLOps platforms such as MLflow, Azure ML, SageMaker, or Databricks.
• Proficiency with data governance/catalog tools (Collibra, Atlan, Alation, Informatica).
• Working knowledge of SQL and basic Python.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Understanding of feature stores, model registries, and data versioning.

• Expertise in developing and implementing AI data governance policies.
• Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and Responsible AI frameworks.
• Experience with bias detection, data validation, and lineage tracking.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate technical insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional governance initiatives.
• Experience driving process improvements and governance adoption.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-paced AI environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM PST.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.