AI Governance Lead

Change the way the world travels Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step. Team mission AI adoption at GetYourGuide is growing fast, and the decisions made now — about what we build, what we allow, and how we govern it — will shape the company for years. This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of AI strategy, security, legal, and product. You’ll work directly with the AI Council, IT, Security, and Legal, and partner with AI-focused teams across the business. The role reports into SaaS Operations but operates with company-wide scope: you will define the governance framework, set the strategic direction for internal AI adoption, and own the decisions that determine how GetYourGuide moves forward responsibly in an era of fast-moving AI. Your mission Define and own GetYourGuide’s internal AI governance posture — from policy to practice. This means: Architect the AI governance framework: set the standards, policies, and decision-making structures that determine how AI tools are evaluated, adopted, and used across the company. Shape the multi-year AI enablement strategy , balancing innovation velocity with security, compliance, and operational integrity. Serve as the senior AI authority internally — the go-to decision-maker for teams navigating tooling choices, shadow AI risks, and governance requirements. Lead cross-functional alignment between AI, Security, Legal, and business stakeholders , translating complex trade-offs into clear, defensible decisions. Drive the reduction of shadow AI and fragmentation across the organization through governance structures that are practical enough to actually get adopted. Evaluate and select AI platforms and tools with attention to security posture, compliance requirements, and long-term operational fit — not just near-term capability. Operate as an executive-level thought partner , influencing how leadership thinks about AI risk, opportunity, and responsible adoption. Your toolkit AI Governance and Strategy A track record of defining AI governance frameworks, policies, or responsible AI programs — not just executing within them. Strong point of view on how organizations should approach AI adoption: what safeguards matter, where to move fast, and where to slow down. Cross-functional Influence Experience operating at the intersection of technical and non-technical stakeholders, including VP or C-level audiences. Ability to challenge assumptions, surface the real problem behind a request, and guide decisions under ambiguity without waiting for permission. Technical Breadth Solid generalist background across platform, SaaS, or systems environments — enough to evaluate AI tooling credibly and ask the right hard questions. Fluency in security, compliance, and data governance considerations specific to AI: model risk, data residency, access controls, auditability. Execution at Scope Comfortable owning initiatives from 0 to 1 — problem definition through implementation and iteration. Can operate in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment and make high-quality decisions without perfect information. Extras that give you an edge You’ve built an AI governance or responsible AI function, not just worked within one. Background in cybersecurity, privacy, or legal/compliance adjacent roles. Experience in a high-growth tech company navigating rapid AI adoption. Sysadmin or platform engineering background that gives you technical credibility with engineering teams. How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary Annual personal gro