AI Operations · Role
AI Governance Lead
The AI Governance Lead makes sure the company's AI is reliable, safe and compliant: policies, agent control, risk and compliance. The person who prevents 'agent sprawl'.
What they do
- Set usage, permission and supervision policies for agents.
- Manage risk, security and compliance (incl. AI regulation).
- Audit which agents exist, what they do and who's accountable.
Skills it needs
AI governance and risk managementCompliance and regulation (EU AI Act, etc.)Security and permissionsAudit and traceabilityPolicy and communication
Salary by country and seniority
| Country | Seniority | P25 | Median | P75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Mid | €102 500 | €102 500 | €102 500 | Estimation de sources publiques |
| United Kingdom | Mid | €74 707 | €80 631 | €86 556 | Estimation de sources publiques |
| United States | Lead | €157 520 | €157 520 | €157 520 | Estimation de sources publiques |
| United States | Head / Director | €240 268 | €240 268 | €240 268 | Estimation de sources publiques |
Figures in euros, gross annual — each with its source.
Calculate a salaryWhen to hire
When you have several agents in production and nobody controls the whole.
When not to
If you still have a single use case: heavy governance is premature.