Our client, a global leader in aerospace and advanced technologies, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Privacy & AI Compliance Enablement Leader to oversee the integration of privacy and AI considerations across its business from the ground up. This role will drive compliance with emerging global regulations such as the EU AI Act, guide cross-functional teams on privacy-by-design practices, and help shape the future of responsible AI implementation at scale. Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in privacy leadership, strong operational acumen, and a collaborative, high-energy approach that inspires teams and fosters innovation in a highly regulated environment. This hybrid position can be based in Seattle, Dallas, or Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the privacy & AI-by-design team, providing expert guidance on data privacy and comprehensive AI requirements such as the EU AI Act, while assessing their implications for the company's operations
- Collaborates proactively with business leaders to establish guidelines and requirements that support upcoming product and service initiatives involving AI systems and/or personal data
- Manages significant projects related to emerging privacy & AI legislation, ensuring compliance and collaboration with stakeholders across the organization
- Designs and delivers general and role-specific training on privacy & AI, while overseeing the company's network of privacy advocates and champions
- Directs the strategy for privacy & AI program tooling technology and implements new capabilities and resources
- Provides regular updates to regional and global leadership regarding the status and effectiveness of the global privacy program, including key risks and mitigation strategies
- Supervises the creation and management of global privacy policies, notices, and self-regulatory frameworks
- Fosters continuous improvements in the privacy program's maturity based on key performance indicators (KPIs), audits, and surveys
- Significant experience in a privacy leadership role, with a growth mindset and extensive expertise in integrating new privacy and AI regulations into business operations
- Extensive experience in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, and Fundamental Human Rights Assessments, along with knowledge of privacy & AI regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters
- Exceptional leadership skills combined with a thorough understanding of global privacy and AI laws and regulations; demonstrated capability to drive digital transformations in a meaningful and relatable manner, empowering technology champions, partners, and leaders to achieve success
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of prioritizing tasks and providing guidance under tight deadlines; business-minded with a focus on enabling business operations; experienced in translating complex policies and regulations into actionable business controls
- Significant experience presenting to company executives, preferably within an international organization, with a talent for inspiring and mentoring diverse teams and privacy advocates
- Strong decision-making skills and a solid business acumen for evaluating the costs and benefits of various options; applies speed and agility balanced with a risk-based approach
- Highly motivated, capable of tackling both open-ended challenges and well-defined tasks, while being team-oriented and adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- A bachelor's degree is required; IAPP privacy certification(s) and AI Governance certification are preferred; a J.D. (or equivalent) is an advantage.4-year degree; IAPP privacy certification(s) and AI Governance certification are preferred; and a J.D. (or equivalent) is a plus