Program Manager, People Risk & Assurance

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a Program Manager for People Risk & Assurance to lead end-to-end assessments of employment and privacy risks in projects involving people data. You will partner with Legal, Privacy, and HR to scale controls, optimize resources, and drive governance across a global program.

The role requires deep experience in risk assessment programs, cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of employment/privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting a comprehensive risk assessment program involving security, privacy, and/or employment compliance.
• 6+ years of experience leading key projects or initiatives in a scaled, cross-functional program involving sensitive or regulated data.
• Experience conducting or overseeing privacy risk assessments or data protection impact assessments for enterprise or HR data systems.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Employment Law, or HR functions to navigate complex data privacy requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing scalable governance frameworks, policies, or processes for sensitive data handling.
• Familiarity with employment laws, regulations, industry guidance, and company compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive risk assessments for employment and people data privacy risks for projects and products involving people data at Meta.
• Contribute to the design and maturity of operations to reinforce second line of defense for employment privacy risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy and HR owners to build understanding of people data risks and advise on longer-term product strategy.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources.
• Drive process improvements across teams, including automation to reduce manual efforts.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage escalations, and ensure compliance is maintained.
• Manage relationships internal and external to the Meta People organization.
• Communicate with stakeholders across teams to align on program outcomes and resolve blockers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Program management

Privacy/compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in AI or security

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Meta is seeking a program manager to support our people data risk assessment and review program involving HR, employment and data privacy risks related to People Data at Meta. Meta People Group strives to run a great business and ensure that we comply with our regulatory and compliance obligations.The Program Manager, People Risk & Assurance will join the team to work across our key partners to lead risk initiatives to scale our global program. Specifically, the Program Manager, People Risk & Assurance will be responsible for driving and delivering end-to-end assessments of employment and privacy risk in new and novel use cases impacting People Risk.Program Manager, People Risk & Assurance Responsibilities:Execute comprehensive risk assessments for employment and people data privacy risks for projects and products involving people data at the companyContribute to the ongoing design and maturity of our operations to reinforce industry-leading second line of defense employment privacy risk assessmentCollaborate with key Legal, Privacy and HR business program and product owners to build understanding and thought partnership for people data risks, including consulting on longer-term product strategy of the teams and respective leadershipManage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordinglyDrive internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions, including reducing the manual efforts through automationAnticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, and ensure people compliance is not compromisedManage relationships both internal and external to the Meta People organizationCommunicate clearly and build alignment with stakeholders across teams to drive program outcomes, and collaborate proactively with cross-functional partners to resolve blockers and advance program goalsIdentify, assess, and remediate people data risk issues by analyzing data, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing mitigation plansMinimum Qualifications:8+ years of experience in implementing and supporting a comprehensive risk assessment program involving security, privacy, and/or employment compliance6+ years of experience leading key projects or initiatives in a scaled, cross-functional program involving sensitive or regulated dataExperience conducting or overseeing privacy risk assessments or data protection impact assessments for enterprise or HR data systemsExperience partnering with Legal, Employment Law, or HR functions to navigate complex data privacy requirementsExperience in developing and implementing scalable governance frameworks, policies, or processes for sensitive data handlingExperience with or demonstrated ability to ramp quickly on employment laws, regulations, industry guidance, and company compliance policies the content and requirements of various employment laws, regulations, industry guidance, and company compliance policiesExperience maintaining open, candid, and trusting work relationships with both product and engineering teams and with legal partnersPreferred Qualifications:Experience with global employee data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or equivalent frameworks governing workforce dataExperience working directly with people analytics, HR technology, or workforce intelligence platforms to assess data flows and privacy controlsDemonstrated skills in using AI tools, applications, or skills to monitor and inform operational health and business prioritiesRelevant privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPMExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Technical background including depth and breadth of knowledge of AI systems, infrastructure or productsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous regulatory or policy requirements into structured program deliverables and measurable outcomesAdvanced degree in AI or securityAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$134,000/year to $192,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.