Project Leader - III

Job Title:Project Leader III
Duration:06 months
Location:51 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10010
Required Pay Scale: $80-85/hr on W2
Schedule: Hybrid

Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates
Due to client requirements this role is only open to local candidates

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled contractor to support the AI Risk Governance team within Enterprise Risk Management. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that blends program coordination with direct task ownership. The ideal candidate knows how AI governance programs work, can operate independently, and thrives in an environment where the work spans both supporting an active governance program and enhancing it to make it more robust. This is not a strategy or advisory role.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Governance Operations

Support the AI risk review intake and governance lifecycle workflow.
Coordinate working group meeting logistics: agenda development, pre-read preparation, briefing documents, and action item follow-up.
Serve as a liaison between second-line governance functions ensuring handoffs happen cleanly.
Track and report on open action items, escalations, and milestone commitments across the governance program.
Prepare status updates and briefing materials for senior leadership and committee-level audiences.
Program Execution:
Develop and maintain project plans; own execution of program roadmap deliverables from planning through delivery in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
Develop and maintain governance program documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and templates, translating provided guidance into clear, well-structured written materials.
Support the drafting and execution of governance program communications, including stakeholder notifications, training materials, and reference guides.
Required Skills:
5-10 years of experience in second-line governance, risk, or compliance function, preferably in the insurance industry.
Strong project coordination skills with demonstrated ability to both coordinate programs and execute deliverables independently.
Clear, concise written communication; comfortable drafting documents, executive-level committee materials, and stakeholder-facing content.
Working familiarity with AI governance concepts: use-case risk assessment, responsible AI principles, relevant regulatory expectations and NIST AI RMF and similar frameworks.
Able to shift between strategic coordination and ground-level execution.
Comfortable operating in an active, dynamic program
Preferred Skills:
Experience supporting a formal AI governance, model risk, or enterprise risk program.
Certifications such as PMP and AIGP are a plus.

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