Executive Director, Privacy, Data & AI Governance

BDO USA, Llp

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 225,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Director to join its Cyber Trust & Transformation practice in Chicago, leading advisory and hands‑on engagements across data privacy, governance, AI governance, and digital safety. You will shape strategy, perform risk assessments, and drive program design, operating models, and technology implementation for global clients.

You will guide complex workstreams, expand client relationships, and develop capabilities across cyber, AI, data, risk, and legal teams, while

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Advanced degree preferred (JD/MBA) or equivalent.
  • 10+ years in consulting, privacy, data governance, or AI governance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as trusted advisor to client boards and C-suite on privacy, governance, and AI.
  • Lead and deliver complex domestic and global engagements with minimal oversight.
  • Design and operate privacy, data governance, and AI governance programs.
  • Translate regulatory obligations into practical processes, controls, and tech plans.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and client communications across engagements.
  • Mentor and develop professionals across the practice.

Skills

Executive communication
Stakeholder management
Consulting leadership
Regulatory knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's/JD/MBA preferred

Tools

OneTrust
BigID
Microsoft Purview
DataGrail
Collibra
Excel
PowerPoint

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Director to join its Cyber Trust & Transformation practice in Chicago, leading advisory and hands‑on engagements across data privacy, governance, AI governance, and digital safety. You will shape strategy, perform risk assessments, and drive program design, operating models, and technology implementation for global clients.

You will guide complex workstreams, expand client relationships, and develop capabilities across cyber, AI, data, risk, and legal teams, while

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