About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
- Role : AI Governance Architect
- Location : Pune
- Experience : 8-12 years
- Job Type : Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Drive enterprise-wide AI governance strategy, frameworks, and controls ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant AI adoption across the organisation.
- Perform AI governance maturity assessment across policies, standards, oversight bodies, model inventory, risk processes, and audit readiness
- Define and implement enterprise AI governance framework including use case intake, classification (risk tiers), and approval workflows
- Establish model registry standards with documentation practices such as model cards and datasheets
- Align AI governance with data governance practices including consent management, data lineage, retention policies, and PII controls
- Develop vendor and model risk management frameworks for third-party AI services, including licensing and IP risk
- Define and implement GenAI security controls including prompt injection protection, data leakage prevention, and safe tool usage
- Develop and enforce Responsible AI principles including fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability, and human-in-the-loop practices
- Define evaluation and testing standards for AI models covering accuracy, bias, toxicity, hallucination risk, and robustness
- Establish monitoring frameworks including model performance tracking, drift detection, safety metrics, and incident response mechanisms
- Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory and policy alignment
- Support audit readiness by enabling evidence capture, documentation, and traceability across AI systems
- Create training programs, enablement material, and communication strategies to drive adoption of AI governance processes
Expertise You'll Bring:
Strong expertise in AI governance, risk management, and Responsible AI frameworks with the ability to design and operationalise enterprise-wide governance controls.
- 8–12 years of experience in AI governance, risk, compliance, or data governance roles
- Strong understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, including model development, deployment, and monitoring
- Experience in designing governance frameworks, policies, and control mechanisms
- Knowledge of Responsible AI principles including fairness, explainability, transparency, and accountability
- Hands-on experience with model risk management and audit processes
- Familiarity with model documentation standards such as model cards and datasheets
- Experience with data governance tools and concepts including lineage, metadata, and privacy controls
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards related to AI and data privacy
- Experience in securing GenAI systems, including prompt injection mitigation and data protection
- Ability to define evaluation metrics and testing strategies for AI models
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across Legal, Security, and Compliance teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”
