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 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk