Senior Director, Data Privacy & AI Governance

BDO USA, Llp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks a Director to join its Cyber Trust & Transformation practice as a senior advisor and hands-on engagement leader across data privacy, data governance, AI governance, and digital safety. The role will lead strategy, risk assessments, regulatory readiness, program design, and technology implementation while managing complex client engagements.

The Director will advise multinational and domestic clients on privacy, AI governance, cross‑border data issues, and practical governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree, Juris Doctor, or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive consulting/privacy/governance experience required
• Proven track record leading large, complex programs and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Advise client boards and executives on data privacy, governance, AI governance, and regulatory matters
• Lead complex engagements and client relationships, managing scope, budgets, and timelines
• Develop and expand client relationships through proposals, RFPs, and cross-selling
• Mentor and develop professionals across the practice

Skills

Data privacy

Data governance

AI governance

Cyber regulation

Regulatory readiness

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/JD/MBA preferred

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks a Director to join its Cyber Trust & Transformation practice as a senior advisor and hands-on engagement leader across data privacy, data governance, AI governance, and digital safety. The role will lead strategy, risk assessments, regulatory readiness, program design, and technology implementation while managing complex client engagements.

The Director will advise multinational and domestic clients on privacy, AI governance, cross‑border data issues, and practical governance.