Senior Program Manager II, Privacy, Data, and AI Governance

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Analytical and Problem solving, C++, Data Governance, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, JavaScript, JIRA, Machine learning techniques, Program Management, Python Programming

Job Description

We’re building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles to safely connect people to the places, things, and experiences they care about. We believe self-driving vehicles will help save lives, reshape cities, give back time in transit, and restore freedom of movement for many.

In our cars, you’re free to be yourself. It’s the same here at Cruise. We’re creating a culture that values the experiences and contributions of all of the unique individuals who collectively make up Cruise, so that every employee can do their best work.

Cruise is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, both in our workplace and in our products. If you are looking to play a part in making a positive impact in the world by advancing the revolutionary work of self-driving cars, come join us. Even if you might not meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for us.

Cruise is creating a new-to-the-world service and a world-changing category of autonomous vehicle mobility. Because the service is new, public trust is essential to our success, including trust that we use data ethically and responsibly. As a Senior Program Manager II on the Legal Team, you will play a critical role in helping build trust in our data stewardship by developing and managing processes that align with privacy, security, and AI industry standards and requirements as well as internal data management policies. You will serve as a subject matter expert on privacy enhancing solutions and embedding privacy, security, and AI governance into product development. This role requires excellent leadership, communication, technical, and project management skills to bring complementary teams together and drive successful outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Operationalize and manage data subject rights requests and personal data discovery processes and tooling

• Drive cross-functional initiatives to streamline privacy, data cataloging, vendor and document management tools across Cruise systems

• Develop and operationalize policies and processes related to information classification, data ownership and accountability, data access and retention, and AI governance based on industry best practices and applicable legal standards and requirements

• Manage and operationalize privacy and data impact assessment processes and associated regulatory documentation

• Provide technical guidance and support to internal Cruise teams–including Engineering, Product Management, and Data Science–to ensure privacy enhancing technologies and solutions are embedded in the product development lifecycle

• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of privacy, data, and AI governance initiatives to senior management, highlighting potential risks and recommending improvements

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Proven experience (5-8+ years) in technical program management, preferably at a fast-paced technology company

• Strong understanding of information and data governance best practices, data protection laws and security standards, and privacy and AI regulations, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, CCPA, GDPR, and the EU AI Act

• Familiarity with privacy and data management platforms (preferably Transcend) and ability to implement, use, and maintain these tools

• Familiarity with emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning, and how to integrate requirements related to these technologies into an information/data governance program

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; creativity, resilience, and flexibility

• Outstanding communication skills: verbal and written, with engineers, non-technical partners, and executives

BONUS POINTS!

• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP), privacy program management (CIPM), and/or privacy or information security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP) are highly desirable

• Experience working with Jira and developing Jira projects

• Strong knowledge of anonymization techniques (e.g., data masking, pseudonymization) and encryption standards (e.g., AES, RSA)

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

The salary range for this position is $105,400 - $155,000. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.

Why Cruise?

Our benefits are here to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D
• Subsidized mental health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
• 401(k) Cruise matching program
• Fertility benefits
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
• Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks
• Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
• CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (Learn more about CruiseFlex).

We’re Integrated

• Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.

We’re Funded

• GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.

Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.

Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com.

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