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Wavemaker

Director, AI & Agent Governance

Location: Chicago, United States; New York, United States · Category: Product & Design · Seniority: Director · Posted: September 25, 2026 · Verified: Nov 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role establishes governance, prioritization, and lifecycle management for an expanding agent ecosystem supporting Google's global account. The Director will own the agent roadmap, manage the end-to-end agent lifecycle from intake to retirement, and coordinate approval processes for new data sources and APIs. Responsibilities include monitoring the agent portfolio, establishing testing and monitoring practices for safety and accuracy, and partnering with the agentic design forum to capture product feedback.
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Global media agency for planning, buying and optimisation.

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