Risk & Business Governance Program Lead – Data, Privacy, AI

Experian

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Experian Consumer Services (ECS) Business Governance team is looking for a dynamic and Risk & Business Governance Program Lead. This Program Lead will lead our governance efforts across data protection, data privacy, and AI policies, and responsible AI use. This role is critical to ensuring our organization's data practices are secure and aligned with latest regulatory and technological landscapes. You will report to the Senior Director of the ECS Business Governance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Law, Business, Data Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in data governance, privacy compliance, or AI policy
• You understand global data privacy regulations and AI ethics frameworks, and experience with governance tools and AI model lifecycle management
• Technical knowledge, curiosity, and familiarity with new technologies are necessary
• We require additional experience in AI, databases, AWS, SQL, Jira, and data tables.
• You have experience with ethical innovation
• You are experienced in collaboration and partner influence, comfortable navigating in fast-evolving regulatory environments

Nice To Haves

• Python and Asana experience would be great!
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CDMP, or AI ethics credentials (e.g., IEEE, NIST)

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and maintain enterprise-wide data governance and privacy programs.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA).
• Manage select processes, functions, and approval flows involving data requests, data hygiene, documentation, data privacy, data processing activity, and AI.
• Define data ownership, data controls, stewardship, classification, and lifecycle policies.
• Collaborate with Legal, Data, and IT teams to implement data privacy policy programs.
• Lead the development, definition, and implementation of responsible AI policies and frameworks.
• Monitor AI regulatory developments (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and assess the impact to business.
• Collaborate with data science, technology, and product teams to ensure ethical AI deployment, model governance, and appropriate AI controls.
• You will create transparency, fairness, and explainability of AI policy and standards in AI systems.
• Align data and AI governance programs with enterprise risk management and compliance strategy.
• Report program metrics, risk posture, and policy adherence to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Educate partners on privacy, data ethics, and AI accountability through training and awareness campaigns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees