Sr. Director, Responsible AI Lead

Anticipated End Date:

2026-07-13

Position Title:

Sr. Director, Responsible AI Lead

Job Description:

Sr. Director, Responsible AI Lead  

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Sr. Director, Responsible AI Lead will be responsible for IT strategic planning, analysis and execution of IT functional plans to ensure growth and performance aligns with the organization's strategic intent. The Sr Director will lead enterprise efforts to scale Responsible AI and AI governance capabilities through strategic planning, operating model design, automation, and cross-functional execution. This role will partner with AI Engineering, data science, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to embed governance, controls, observability, and evidence generation into AI workflows and tooling. The leader will help establish a scalable AI enablement model that improves traceability, audit readiness, risk-based decision-making, and business adoption across the AI lifecycle.

How You Will Make an Impact:

•    Lead the development and execution of enterprise AI enablement strategies that align Responsible AI, 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 enterprise 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 that demonstrate alignment to corporate, CIO-level, and enterprise AI strategies. 
•    Partner with senior leaders to prioritize strategic initiatives, assess resource needs, and advance a consistent enterprise AI governance and enablement framework. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Collection and Analysis, IT Consulting, IT Performance Management, Strategy or Financial Planning, Business Intelligence and Analytics, or Business Process Design; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences: 

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

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location, the salary* range for this specific position is $181,720 to $272,580  

Location: Chicago IL  

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.     

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Job Level:

Director Equivalent

Workshift:

Job Family:

IFT > IT Tech Strategy

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

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, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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