AI Governance & Privacy Project Manager

London, United Kingdom
Today
£80,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
25 Jun 2026 (Today)

AI GOVERNANCE & PRIVACY PROJECT MANAGER
Initial 6mth contract with scope to extend - Pro rata salary £90k PA

(Sponsorship is Unavailable)
Start date - ASAP.

This role will primarily focus on building out our AI governance program and supporting the global privacy and data protection programme.

  • Support the AI compliance program, with a focus on maintaining data and AI inventories and maps to ensure compliance with applicable AI laws and regulations.
  • Perform other tasks related to supporting data governance and AI compliance programs as reasonably required
  • Collaborate with different business teams to enhance the data retention and destruction program
  • Promote adoption of privacy and data governance best practices through training and education initiatives
  • Foster a culture of data responsibility and compliance by promoting data literacy and awareness across all levels of the organisation
  • Champion innovation in data governance by identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions to address emerging enterprise-level data challenges

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Report to the Global Privacy and Data Protection Director (London-based)
  • Work closely with Global Privacy and Risk Management teams, including:
    • Operational Risk
    • Ethics and Compliance
    • Contract Risk
  • Engage with regional business stakeholders, including:
    • Regional Managing Directors
    • Regional Boards
    • Regional Risk Management representatives
  • Collaborate with central services teams:
    • Finance
    • HR
    • IT
  • Liaise with other risk roles outside Risk Management (e.g. SOX monitoring teams)
  • Interface with external advisors such as lawyers, insurance brokers, and the wider Risk, Ethics and Compliance team

Qualifications & Experience

  • AI and Data Governance Expertise:
    • Strong understanding of AI, data architectures, governance frameworks, data warehousing, data integrity, and stewardship practices
  • Regulatory Knowledge:
    • Strong understanding of AI, data protection, privacy, and data governance regulatory requirements
  • Experience:
    • Privacy and project management experience
    • Professional background preferred (e.g. legal, finance, audit)
  • Risk Evaluation:
    • Ability to assess risks, articulate issues, build consensus, and implement effective solutions
  • Education & Background:
    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • 5-8 years of relevant experience in privacy, data governance, data quality management, electronic information systems, and/or compliance in a multinational organisation.
  • Certifications (desirable):
    • AIGP
    • CIPM
    • CIPP

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