AI Governance & Privacy Project Manager

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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