Practical AI governance guidance for project managers, SMBs, and consultants.
About AIPMO
AI adoption is accelerating. Governance guidance hasn't kept up — at least not for the teams that need it most.
Most AI governance resources are built for large enterprises with dedicated compliance teams, legal departments, and six-figure consulting budgets. If you're a project manager implementing AI, a growing Small- to Medium-Sized Business (SMB) navigating new regulations, or an independent consultant advising clients — you've been left to figure it out on your own.
AIPMO bridges that gap.
What we do
We provide practical AI governance frameworks, playbooks, and guidance designed for project leaders and smaller organizations. No jargon-heavy whitepapers. No enterprise-only solutions. Just actionable guidance you can implement today.
The PM perspective
AI governance isn't just a compliance problem — it's a project management challenge. Scope, stakeholders, risk, timelines, and deliverables all apply. AIPMO brings a project manager's discipline to AI governance, helping you implement responsible AI practices the same way you'd execute any critical initiative.
About the founder
George Mai brings over 20 years of project delivery experience in the highly regulated insurance industry, spanning both IT and business initiatives. This background — navigating compliance requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, and delivering complex projects under regulatory scrutiny — informs everything AIPMO offers.
A unique perspective
Certifications across project management and AI disciplines provide a distinctive lens on AI governance:
AI Governance
- AIGP (AI Governance Professional) — Deep expertise in AI ethics, risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and responsible AI practices
AI Implementation
- CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI) — A methodology for managing the AI project lifecycle, from problem framing through deployment and monitoring
- Google Cloud GenAI Leader — Hands-on proficiency in generative AI applications and cloud-based implementation
Project Management & Delivery
- PMP and PMI-ACP — Decades of applying structured delivery, risk management, and agile practices to complex initiatives
- SAFe Agilist — Scaling agile practices and coordinating delivery across enterprise teams
Professional affiliations
Active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), and the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS).
Learning by doing
To understand AI beyond theory, George has implemented multiple AI projects firsthand — experiencing the practical challenges that make governance essential, not optional. That learning continues with AIPMO itself: the platform will incorporate AI-powered playbook customization for members, requiring the same governance rigor we advocate — ensuring outputs are practical, accurate, and trustworthy.
The premise
AI governance isn't just a compliance exercise. It's a project management challenge — and PM professionals are uniquely equipped to tackle it.