Global Privacy & AI Governance Leader

Forward Air Corporation; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation seeks a Global Data Privacy & AI Lead to design, implement, and operate the company’s global privacy program and AI governance framework. This senior expert role collaborates with Legal, IT, Information Security, Engineering, HR, Procurement, Operations, Internal Audit, and the broader business.

The role focuses on GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, HIPAA, and emerging international regimes; it combines hands‑on regulatory fluency with practical controls, DPIAs, data mapping, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in privacy, data protection, or regulatory advisory roles.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA and AI governance.
• Ability to build and operate a privacy program.
• Experience leading DPIAs, PIAs, TIAs, data mapping, and vendor reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management across Legal, IT, Security, and business units.

Responsibilities

• Design and mature company-wide privacy and data protection program.
• Administer AI governance framework, policies, SOPs, and risk classifications.
• Lead privacy risk assessments including DPIAs, PIAs, TIAs and data mapping.
• Advise on responsible AI and automated decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed privacy-by-design.
• Coordinate with AI Governance Committee and Technical Working Group.

Skills

Privacy governance

AI governance

Regulatory advisory

DPIAs/PIAs/TIAs

Cross-functional collaboration

Data mapping

Regulatory audits

Risk assessment

Vendor privacy reviews

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in law / compliance

Tools

OneTrust

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Forward Air Corporation seeks a Global Data Privacy & AI Lead to design, implement, and operate the company’s global privacy program and AI governance framework. This senior expert role collaborates with Legal, IT, Information Security, Engineering, HR, Procurement, Operations, Internal Audit, and the broader business.

The role focuses on GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, HIPAA, and emerging international regimes; it combines hands‑on regulatory fluency with practical controls, DPIAs, data mapping, and