Director, AI Ethics & Responsible Use

Marriott International is hiring a Director, AI Ethics & Responsible Use to lead the organization's enterprise-wide Responsible AI strategy, ensuring AI technologies are designed, deployed, and monitored in a manner that is safe, fair, transparent, and privacy conscious. The role is hybrid for candidates within commuting distance of Marriott's Bethesda, MD headquarters, with remote arrangements available for candidates outside commuting distance.

Key responsibilities include developing governance frameworks, establishing AI-by-Design principles, conducting model validations, defining product launch criteria, and building risk methodologies. The Director collaborates across product, engineering, legal, and risk teams to balance innovation with appropriate oversight.

The role offers bonus eligibility, stock, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in AI ethics, data science, machine learning, or AI compliance
• Demonstrated experience developing model risk management frameworks
• Governance process expertise for risk assessments
• Understanding of AI Safety Controls and standards (NIST AI RMF, NIST SP 800-series)
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)