Data & AI Governance Manager | Data & KI Governance Manager (m/w/d)

BARMER Hauptverwaltung

Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 25, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Data & AI Governance Manager, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing unified AI governance policies and standards for BARMER, with a strong focus on responsible risk management across the entire AI lifecycle. You will actively shape the introduction of the EU AI Act, translating regulatory requirements into practical processes and overseeing cross-departmental implementation. A key part of your role will involve building and maintaining an AI registry to ensure transparency of deployed AI systems. You will identify and assess risks associated with AI systems from development to decommissioning, deriving appropriate mitigation measures. This role offers the opportunity to drive the expansion of company-wide data and AI governance, ensuring clear responsibilities and decision-making paths. You will also advise departments on AI risk management methodologies, governance principles, and best practices, contributing to the establishment of data and AI quality management.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in (Business) Informatics, Business Administration, Law, or a comparable field related to Governance, Data, or AI

Experience

  • At least 3 years of professional experience in Data and/or AI Governance, Compliance, or Risk Management, ideally in regulated environments
  • In-depth knowledge of the EU AI Act and ability to derive concrete governance processes, policies, and role requirements
  • Experience in designing and implementing governance frameworks (e.g., roles and responsibilities models, policy and standard management, control and effectiveness proofs)
  • Familiarity with AI risk management methods (e.g., risk identification, assessment, model risk, documentation, monitoring) and interfaces to MLOps and IT service management

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional business trips within Germany (up to 10%)