The National Transport Authority wishes to recruit a suitably experienced and qualified individual to the role of Responsible AI Officer and Data Manager. Successful candidates may be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled.
The Role
The Responsible AI Officer and Data Manager is a pivotal role within our organisation, charged with steering the ethical, legal, and socially responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and data governance. This position is uniquely tailored to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, ensuring strict adherence to EU regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the AI Act, and other relevant legislative and ethical frameworks.
The successful candidate will be based in the Chief Information Office directorate and be a bridge between technical, legal, and business teams. They will need to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust. This role combines strategic oversight with operational execution, requiring both subject matter expertise and a collaborative mindset.
Core Competencies
* Ethical Judgement: Ability to identify, analyse, and address ethical issues in AI and data management.
* Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of EU legal frameworks and forthcoming AI legislation.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aptitude for working seamlessly with technical teams, legal experts, and business leaders.
* Change Leadership: Capable of driving culture change and fostering organisational alignment around Responsible AI and data stewardship.
* Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying risks and developing practical, innovative solutions.
* Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to influence internal and external stakeholders.
* Attention to Detail: Rigorous in reviewing documentation, identifying potential gaps, and ensuring accuracy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible AI
* AI Governance and Ethics.
* Assist with the development and implementation of the organisation’s AI strategy in line with EU regulations and best practices.
* Review and contribute to ethical risk assessments for all AI projects, identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential harms and biases.
* Establish and maintain standards for explainability, fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
* Monitor compliance with the EU AI Act and prepare the organisation for future regulatory developments.
* Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, external auditors, and internal stakeholders regarding AI governance.
* Chair or participate in the internal AI Ethics Committee, facilitating regular reviews of AI project pipelines.
* Coordinate business units to complete AI Impact Assessments (AIIAs) for projects and applications involving personal data or sensitive information and review these when submitted.
* Train and support staff on responsible AI obligations and best practices.
* Promote a culture of ethical innovation, encouraging responsible experimentation and critical reflection on the societal impacts of AI.
* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate Responsible AI principles at every stage of the product or service lifecycle.
* Engage with external partners, industry bodies, and regulatory groups to represent the organisation’s commitment to ethical AI and data stewardship.
Data Management and Protection
* Oversee the organisation’s data lifecycle management, from acquisition and storage to processing and deletion, ensuring GDPR compliance.
* Enforce policies around data minimisation, purpose limitation, and lawful processing.
* Coordinate business units to complete Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects involving personal data or sensitive information for the CIO directorate and review these with the DPO team once submitted.
* Ensure that robust data security and privacy measures are implemented and in place, in collaboration with IT and cybersecurity teams.
* Contribute to data subject requests, breaches, and notifications according to GDPR procedures.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.
* Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, project managers, and developers on Responsible AI and data management issues.
* Draft clear, accessible documentation and reports on AI and data practices for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and legislation in AI and data governance.
* Benchmark the organisation’s practices against industry standards and propose enhancements.
Requirements
* Hold a minimum of a NFQ level 7 qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, Law, Ethics, Information Security, or a related field;
* At least 7 years’ experience in AI governance, data protection, or a related domain, preferably within the EU context, with at least 3 of these years being in a management role;
* Comprehensive knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other applicable EU and international regulations on data and AI;
* Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, data management systems, and AI governance tools;
* Strong analytical, organisational, and project management skills; and
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Remuneration
Salary Grade: Engineer Grade I
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum.
Contract
Permanent Contract
Probation
There is a 6 month probationary period which may at the discretion of the CEO be extended to 10 months.
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