Program Manager-AI Governance

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   What this job involves: JLL is seeking an experienced Program Manager - AI Governance to spearhead a transformative and mission-critical initiative that will establish enterprise-wide AI risk oversight and address urgent compliance requirements across our global organization. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI governance at one of the world's leading commercial real estate services firms, working directly with executive leadership to remediate critical findings and ensure compliance across all AI initiatives. Reporting to the Central AI Program Manager, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to build robust governance frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining the highest standards of risk management and regulatory compliance.What your day-to-day will look like:Third-Party AI Tool GovernanceLead follow up activities related to decisions, outcomes and actions from the AI Risk Governance Steering CommitteeDesign and manage comprehensive 3rd party AI tool assessment process including intake, risk evaluation, and approval decisioningEstablish standardized criteria, workflows and tracking for evaluating AI vendor solutions against security, compliance, and business requirementsCoordinate cross-functional review teams and maintain decision audit trailsCompliance Framework DevelopmentProvide strategic input and lead follow up activities related to decisions, outcomes and actions for third party tool requests and risk assessment workflowsDevelop and optimize AI governance best practices aligned with JLL policies and processes as well as regulatory requirements and industry standardsCreate standard engagement models and repeatable processes for AI risk identification, assessment, and mitigationAudit Remediation LeadershipEstablish engagement model and reporting framework to insure on-time delivery of AI Audit findings remediationDevelop comprehensive remediation plans with clear timelines, ownership, and success metricsMonitor progress against Management Action Plans and provide regular updates to executive leadership and audit teamsEnterprise AI Program ManagementCoordinate with business units to ensure AI projects align with governance requirements and risk appetiteEstablish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track AI governance program effectiveness including resolution of GIA Audit findings in accordance with the agreed management action plans and mitigate application sprawl with implementation of standardized 3rd party AI tool assessment process with < 30-day average review cyclePolicy & Process DevelopmentPartner on AI governance policies and standards, training materials and communication strategies to drive organization-wide AI governance awarenessMaintain current knowledge of AI regulatory landscape and adapt governance framework accordingly Required Qualifications 5+ years of program management experience with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, audit remediation, or enterprise risk management Prior experience in AI governance or technology risk management Real estate or professional services industry experience Proven ability to coordinate complex stakeholder groups and drive consensus among diverse business units Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities and tight deadlinesStrong project management methodology expertise (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma preferred)  Demonstrated success remediating internal audit findings and implementing sustainable control frameworks Experience working with external auditors, regulators, and compliance teams Knowledge of Management Action Plan development and executionExecutive-level communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior leadership Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detailAbility to translate complex technical concepts into business language for diverse audiences Location: Remote –Toronto, ONIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tableJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. 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