AI Governance & Privacy Project Manager

Hays plc
London, UK
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£80,000.0 - £90,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Information Systems Data Architecture Data Governance Data Integrity Data Retention Data Warehousing

Job description

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & conditions

Initial 6mth contract with scope to extend - Pro rata salary 90k PA

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