Director, Information Governance

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Information Governance is a leader responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of NBCUniversal’s enterprise Information Governance (“IG”) program. This role oversees policies, processes, and technologies governing the lifecycle of company information, including its security, retention, use, and defensible disposition across both digital and physical environments. Reporting into senior Legal/Privacy leadership and working in close partnership with the Chief Privacy Officer, this position plays a critical role in aligning information governance practices with legal, regulatory, operational, and technology objectives. The Director will lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, HR, and business units, while ensuring the program remains scalable, audit-ready, and aligned with industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Information Management, Legal, Business, or related field preferred)
7+ years of experience in information governance, records management, eDiscovery, privacy, or information security, including leadership responsibility in a complex, global organization
Demonstrated experience building or operating enterprise-scale IG programs in highly regulated environments
Solid project and program management expertise

Nice To Haves

Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders
Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Google Vault, and enterprise information governance tooling
Ability to define and execute long-term IG strategy aligned with enterprise risk and business priorities
Solid knowledge of GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
Experience drafting and implementing enterprise-wide policies, standards, and governance frameworks
Familiarity with AI governance, data lifecycle risks, and emerging regulatory trends
Experience leading audit responses and regulatory engagements
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement
Builds strong partnerships and fosters a culture of governance, accountability, and compliance
Translates complex legal and technical concepts into clear, actionable business guidance

Responsibilities

Define and execute a forward-looking enterprise information governance strategy, aligned with NBCUniversal’s risk, regulatory, and business objectives
Own and evolve the Company’s records management and retention framework, including policies governing ROT (redundant, obsolete, trivial data)
Establish program KPIs, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to measure maturity, risk reduction, and operational effectiveness
Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key governance forums
Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of information governance policies, standards, and procedures, with emphasis on electronic information
Oversee periodic reviews of retention schedules with Legal, Privacy, vendors, and outside counsel to ensure alignment with evolving laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
Ensure defensible disposition practices are consistently applied, including controls to prevent destruction of data subject to legal holds or regulatory obligations
Partner with Legal and Compliance to support regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations
Partner with Technology and Cyber Security leadership to embed governance controls into enterprise systems, including M365, Google Workspace, and emerging platforms
Evaluate and approve new technologies, tools, and AI-driven solutions for compliance with governance and retention requirements
Drive implementation of automation and scalable solutions to improve records classification, declaration, retention, and disposal
Lead governance strategy related to emerging technologies, including AI data lifecycle risks and controls
Serve as the senior IG subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, HR, and business leadership
Chair or participate in governance committees, steering groups, and cross-functional working teams
Build strong partnerships to ensure IG practices are embedded into business processes, systems, and culture
Benchmark industry practices, tools, and operating models to continuously enhance NBCUniversal’s IG maturity
Oversee enterprise-wide execution of records identification, classification, and lifecycle management initiatives
Ensure operational effectiveness of ongoing disposition processes across systems and physical records
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with information over-retention, regulatory exposure, and data sprawl
Define and lead a comprehensive training and awareness strategy to drive enterprise adoption of IG principles and policies
Promote a culture of accountability and compliance through targeted communications and executive engagement
Lead change management efforts tied to new systems, policies, and governance initiatives