AI & Innovative Tech Governance Manager

Role Overview

**As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.****As an ** AI & Innovative Product Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and enforcing governance frameworks that ensure secure, compliant, and standardized adoption of emerging technologies. This role will oversee lifecycle management, risk controls, and operational standards for AI models and agents, and blockchain platforms. You will enable innovation while safeguarding compliance, security, and transparency across all initiatives.****Join the team and support us on our mission.

Requirements

**We work hard at FIFA.**We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.******And we respect our values. Always.****For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.****The specific competencies we require for this position are:

• University degree or similar higher education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technology Product manager.
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in Technology governance.
• Strong understanding, experience and knowledge of AI technologies and blockchain platforms.
• Expertise in governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, NIST, EU AI Act, etc).
• Experience in defining policies and operational standards for emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration between technology, compliance, and business teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with executives.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management tools and governance dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to define strategic goals, give clear directions and drive standardization.
• Ability to manage different stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to change the status quo and defend the proposed changes.
• Ability to act as an effective facilitator.
• Good knowledge in PowerBI, Monday.com and ServiceNow are an advantag.
• Deep knowledge in AI and Blockchain technologies, others are an advantage (eg.Quantum).

Tech Stack

• ServiceNow

Benefits

**The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.******Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

• Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
• Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
• Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
• Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
• Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
• Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
• Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
• Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
• Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.