AI Governance Consultant

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite)Employment Type: Contract, initial 6 - 12 months contract subject to extensionOpen to candidates based outside Saudi Arabia. Please note that relocation support is not provided. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement enterprise AI Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls.Conduct AI risk assessments, AI impact assessments, and governance reviews across AI and Generative AI use cases.Establish governance processes for AI lifecycle management, model inventory, model validation, monitoring, and retirement.Develop controls for Responsible AI, including fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability, and human oversight.Ensure compliance with AI governance standards, regulations, and industry best practices.Support AI assurance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance activities.Collaborate with business, technology, risk, compliance, legal, and cybersecurity teams to embed AI governance across the organization.Provide guidance on governance requirements for LLMs, Generative AI, and machine learning solutions.Qualifications5+ years of dedicated experience in AI Governance, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, Model Governance, or AI Compliance.Proven experience implementing AI governance frameworks within enterprise environments.Strong understanding of AI lifecycle governance, AI risk management, and AI assurance practices.Experience conducting AI risk assessments, model governance reviews, and compliance evaluations.Hands-on knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, and emerging AI technologies from a governance perspective.Experience in regulated industries such as Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Telecommunications, or Energy is preferred.Required Certifications / Framework ExpertiseAIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) preferred.ISO/IEC 42001 implementation or audit experience.Strong knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks, AI assurance practices, and global AI regulations.Knowledge of Saudi AI and data governance regulations (SDAIA, PDPL) is an advantage.