Manager - Governance and Compliance (Contractor)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager - Governance and Compliance (Contractor) based in India. This is a full-time remote leadership role focused on strengthening security, risk, compliance, and AI governance across a globally distributed organization. You will help shape long-term governance strategies while remaining closely involved in day-to-day execution and operational improvements. The role combines cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, privacy, AI safety, and technology risk management in a fast-moving environment. You will establish policies, controls, and security guardrails that protect sensitive information, systems, intellectual property, and client data. Working across regions and time zones, you will partner with technical and business stakeholders as well as clients, auditors, and external specialists. The position offers significant influence over security maturity, audit readiness, responsible AI adoption, and operational resilience. A hands-on, proactive mindset is essential, with the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across both internal operations and client-facing engagements.