Vice President, AI/ML Vendor Risk & Contract Management

Join the HR Vendor Management team for an exciting role managing risks related to AI/ML, maintaining vendor risk governance, driving solutions, and leading vendor selection and implementation.

As a Vice President in the HR Vendor Management Team, you will oversee and enhance vendor risk management and governance practices.

You will focus on managing risks related to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), leading vendor selection and renewal for high-value and high-risk engagements, and strengthening cyber and information security oversight.

You will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and ensure the vendor portfolio aligns with organizational goals and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities


* Oversee vendor selection, onboarding, renewal, and rationalization for high-value and high-risk engagements, ensuring alignment with business goals, risk appetite, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with tech-echo systems.


* Lead and enhance vendor risk governance frameworks, with a focus on AI/ML, cyber, and information security risks, in partnership with cross-functional teams.


* Lead implementation and improvement of vendor value and AI/ML risk governance in partnership with teams like Controls, Data, Legal, Technology.


* Maintain SOPs, playbooks, and best practices for vendor risk, renewals, and AI/ML governance.


* Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics for vendor performance, risk exposure, and mitigation effectiveness.


* Lead cross-functional teams in risk reviews, governance routines, and process improvements.


* Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on vendor risk and performance to senior management.


* Foster strong relationships with internal partners (HR, Controls, Tech, Legal, Finance) to resolve issues and drive improvement.


* Drive assessment and mitigation of cyber risks in vendor engagements, partnering with technology, risk, and compliance teams.


* Enable Delivery Manager with onboarding project execution, providing leadership visibility of progress


* Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in vendor risk, AI/ML, and cyber risk; recommend process enhancements.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills


* Bachelor's degree


* 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, risk management, or a related discipline, with a track record of leading high-impact initiatives and cross-functional teams.


* Deep understanding of vendor risk governance, including AI/ML risk management, cyber risk, and complex contract evaluation and renewal processes for high-value engagements.


* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop innovative solutions, and drive strategic change in a dynamic environment.


* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present to senior leadership and diverse stak...