Privacy & Data Governance Lead

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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Position Summary

The Associate Vice President, Privacy & Data Governance Lead will support the advancement of the  NBA’s global privacy and data governance program, reporting to the Chief Privacy & Data Governance Officer.

This individual contributor role serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and key stakeholders across the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, Basketball Africa League, international regions, and corporate functions. The role partners across the organization to assess privacy and data governance requirements, identify and evaluate risks, and advise stakeholders on practical approaches to responsible data use.

The position helps the NBA innovate responsibly by advising stakeholders on privacy, data governance, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and emerging technology requirements while supporting fan trust, regulatory compliance, and data-driven business objectives. The role requires strong business judgment, influence without authority, and the ability to translate complex privacy considerations into clear, actionable guidance.

Major Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Privacy & Data Governance Officer to advance the NBA’s privacy and data governance strategy
• Advise senior executives and stakeholders across departments, regions, and affiliated leagues on privacy and data governance requirements and risk considerations, providing business-aligned recommendations
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Data Strategy & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and business teams to identify privacy and governance risks and develop practical recommendations
• Assess data practices to identify privacy, governance, and data quality risks; recommend and drive mitigation strategies
• Support development and implementation of global privacy and data governance policies, frameworks, standards, and operational guidance
• Lead governance and continuous improvement activities associated with the NBA’s OneTrust platform and privacy management processes
• Lead Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Privacy by Design reviews for new technologies, products, business initiatives, and data uses
• Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy considerations related to media, broadcasting, digital content, audience measurement, direct-to-consumer platforms, advertising technology, marketing technology, digital products, analytics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies
• Advise stakeholders on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automated decision-making technologies with personal, confidential, and restricted data
• Monitor evolving privacy, data governance, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology requirements and assess potential impacts to NBA business activities, including developments related to the EU AI Act and other emerging global regulatory frameworks
• Support alignment of privacy and governance activities with recognized frameworks and standards, including the NIST Privacy Framework and ISO/IEC 27701
• Translate policies and strategy into practical guidance, tools, and processes for stakeholders
• Advise senior leaders on emerging privacy, data governance, and AI-related risks, industry trends, and leading practices to support informed decision-making and  responsible innovation
• Develop and deliver communications, training, and awareness initiatives to strengthen privacy and data governance capabilities across the enterprise
• Serve as a key internal advisor and connector, driving alignment across teams on complex privacy, data governance, and responsible data use matters

Required Education/Professional Experience

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in privacy, data governance, compliance, technology, consulting, legal, or a related field
• Experience advising senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives across complex, matrixed organizations
• Experience leading privacy assessments, Privacy by Design reviews, and enterprise privacy initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise supporting direct-to-consumer, advertising technology, marketing technology, digital product, or consumer data environments
• Significant experience with privacy management technologies, including OneTrust
• Experience applying privacy and governance frameworks, including the NIST Privacy Framework, ISO/IEC 27701, or comparable standards
• Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT strongly preferred

Required Skills/Knowledge A