Privacy & AI Program Manager

New Balance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Discount on health insurance

25 days Annual Leave per year

Up to €250 travel allowance each month

On-site Gym

Work from-home allowance

Job summary

A leading sports company is seeking a Privacy & AI Program Manager in Amsterdam to lead the implementation of privacy and AI frameworks. Responsibilities include monitoring legislation, conducting audits, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, project management experience, and a solid understanding of privacy laws. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including a discretionary bonus and travel allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record of managing programs with a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Experience with privacy technology solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments in EU and UK privacy and AI legislation.
• Conduct regular data privacy impact assessments and audits.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to embed privacy and AI requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Understanding of data privacy laws

Familiarity with GenAI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job mission

New Balance is seeking Privacy and AI Program Manager to lead the adoption of its global privacy and AI risk management programs in EMEA. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving regional privacy and AI frameworks that align with applicable laws, including the GDPR, UK GDPR, and emerging EU AI regulations. The Manager will serve as a strategic advisor to internal partners, ensuring that privacy and AI risk management is embedded in business operations. This position reports to the Director of Global Privacy and collaborates closely with Legal, Technology, and regional business leaders.

Major accountabilities

• Monitor developments in EU and UK privacy and AI legislation (e.g., GDPR, UK GDPR, EU AI Act), and translate relevant changes into actionable strategies.
• Understand and explain privacy and AI risks to technical and non-technical audiences to drive adoption of privacy and AI governance principles.
• Conduct regular data privacy impact assessments and audits to identify risks associated with data processing.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to embed privacy and AI requirements and risk mitigation controls into workstreams.
• Guide internal partners through completion of data inventory questionnaires to effectively map global data flows.
• Maintain complete and accurate privacy policies for the region.
• Manage critical workflows relating to data subject requests.
• Oversee the implementation and governance of cookie consent management solutions.
• Conduct deep dives into privacy processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver targeted training to increase organizational awareness of privacy and AI governance.

Requirements for success

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Relevant number of years of experience in privacy, project management, technology management, or similar role.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at all organizational levels.
• Detail-oriented, organized, with a proven track record of managing programs with a spirit of continuous improvement.
• Broad understanding of relevant data privacy and AI laws.
• Experience with privacy technology solutions is a plus.
• Familiarity with GenAI and AI technology.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €250 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• On-site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from-home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports subscription services
• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Sporting Goods Manufacturing