Job Description

What the role is:The Head of AI Governance will be part of a dynamic team that will design, develop and implement a comprehensive AI Governance strategy and playbook that aligns with the organizational goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring its effective implementation ensuring responsible AI adoption across home team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in policy-planning, AI, ethics and governance with experience in red-teaming to test AI systems for robustness, security and safety.What you will be working on:

• Lead the development of the AI Governance strategy which outlines the objectives and guidelines for responsible AI development, deployment, and usage. The AI Governance strategy should cover risks and challenges associated with AI such as explainability, fairness, privacy, security, accountability, transparency, ethics, robustness, reliability, sustainability etc., while aligning with organizational values and principles. Lead the development and implementation of the AI Governance playbook that aids operationalization of the AI governance strategy, providing a structured approach to navigating AI governance challenges and opportunities Establish metrics and monitoring processes, and collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to ensure AI systems are designed, and trained with safety and ethics in mind, and operating within established governance boundaries Work closely with cross-functional teams to influence considerations of AI-related risks from throughout the entire product development lifecycle and deployment decisions Conduct red teaming exercises to identify potential AI safety risks and develop mitigation strategies Continuously review the AI governance strategy and playbook, update regularly to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness Provide technical guidance and mentorship to ensure responsible AI development and deployment across the organization. Provide regular reports and insights to leadership and stakeholders on AI Governance performance Carry out strategic foresighting and research to help in the formulation of future scenarios and to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization of the AI Governance policies and practices, and to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Home Team.

What we are looking for:

• Postgraduate / Tertiary qualification in computer science, engineering, information systems or other quantitative/ analytical fields. Min 8 years\' experience in technology development of which min 3 years\' experience in delivering large scale projects with multi-sites deployment and proven track records Proven track record of technical leadership and expertise in AI governance and compliance Experience in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures Experience in trust and safety in AI adoption, including bias mitigation and ethical considerations Experience in data management, data governance, and data privacy Experience in risk management, compliance, and auditing Strong interest in technologies and innovation with experience or knowledge of AI/ML, Data Science and Data Analytics. Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and trends Good facilitation skills, extensive organising capabilities and strategic foresight Good verbal and written communication skills Having domain knowledge in Homeland Security sector will be an added bonusHaving domain knowledge in Homeland Security sector will be an added bonus All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. #LI-JW1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX):HTX is the world's first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore's frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.

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