Privacy & Data Governance Lead
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.
Major Responsibilities
Partner with the Chief Privacy & Data Governance Officer to advance the NBA’s privacy and data governance strategy
Advises senior executives and stakeholders across departments, regions, and affiliated leagues on privacy and data governance requirements and risk considerations, providing business-aligned recommendations
Leads cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Data Strategy & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and business teams to identify privacy and governance risks and develop practical recommendations
Affirms data practices to identify privacy, governance, and data quality risks; recommends and drives mitigation strategies
Serves 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
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 Attributes
Deep knowledge of privacy, data governance, and responsible AI frameworks, controls, regulations, and best practices
Strong knowledge of global privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR, UK GDPR, LGPD, and U.S. state privacy laws
Expertise in Privacy by Design principles, privacy risk assessment methodologies, and privacy program management
Strong understanding of direct-to-consumer, advertising technology, marketing technology, digital product, and consumer data ecosystems
Experience supporting privacy, data governance, or technology initiatives within media, sports, entertainment, broadcasting, streaming, digital content, or consumer-facing organizations
Significant experience with OneTrust and privacy management technologies, including assessments, data mapping, consent management, and privacy operations workflows
Familiarity with recognized privacy and governance frameworks, including the NIST Privacy Framework and ISO/IEC 27701
Understanding of artificial intelligence governance principles, emerging AI regulatory requirements, and responsible use of personal, confidential, and restricted data in AI-enabled technologies
Proven ability to influence and advise stakeholders and drive outcomes in a matrixed environment without direct authority
Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across legal, technology, analytics, marketing, and business teams
Sound business judgment with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and operational priorities
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Salary Range
$240,000-$280,000
About The NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.