Technical Program Manager, Privacy, Data, and AI Governance at Cruise (San Francisco, CA): CRUISE

Job Opportunity: Technical Program Manager, Privacy, Data, and AI Governance at Cruise (San Francisco, CA)

 

Cruise, a leading company in autonomous vehicle technology, is looking for a Technical Program Manager (Privacy, Data, and AI Governance) to join their Legal Team. This role will play a critical part in building public trust in Cruise’s data stewardship and ensuring that privacy, security, and AI governance standards are seamlessly integrated into product development. If you’re passionate about self-driving technology and have expertise in privacy, data governance, and AI, this might be the right opportunity for you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  1. Manage Data Subject Rights Requests: Operationalize and streamline personal data discovery processes and tooling.
  2. Drive Cross-functional Initiatives: Improve privacy, data cataloging, vendor, and document management tools across Cruise systems.
  3. Develop and Implement Governance Policies: Create policies related to information classification, data access and retention, AI governance, and data ownership accountability.
  4. Privacy and Data Impact Assessments: Manage privacy and data impact assessment processes in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  5. Technical Guidance: Support Engineering, Product Management, and Data Science teams to integrate privacy and security in the product lifecycle.
  6. Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Report on privacy, data, and AI governance effectiveness to senior management and suggest improvements.

 

 Required Skills and Experience:

 

  1. 5-8+ years of technical program management experience, preferably in a fast-paced tech company.
  2. Strong knowledge of data governance best practices and legal standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CCPA, GDPR, EU AI Act).
  3. Familiarity with privacy and data management platforms (preferably Transcend).
  4. Experience with AI and machine learning governance and their integration into data governance.
  5. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  6. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with engineers, non-technical partners, and executives.

 

Bonus Skills:

 

  1. Professional certifications (PMP, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, CIPP) are highly desirable.
  2. Experience working with Jira for project management.
  3. Strong understanding of anonymization techniques (data masking, pseudonymization) and encryption standards (AES, RSA).
  4. Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
  5. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

  1. Salary Range: $105,400 – $155,000 (based on skills, experience, and location).
  2. Additional Benefits:
  3. Competitive salary and benefits
  4. Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  5. Subsidized mental health benefits
  6. Paid time off and holidays
  7. Parental, medical, and military leave
  8. 401(k) with Cruise matching program
  9. Fertility benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Saving Account
  10. Perks Wallet program for additional benefits and perks
  11. CruiseFlex – our location-flexible work policy

 

How to Apply:

 

Interested in making a positive impact on the future of transportation? Apply today through Cruise’s official careers page: Click Here

 

Why Join Cruise?

 

Cruise is shaping the future of mobility with fully integrated manufacturing partnerships with General Motors and Honda, and substantial investments from Microsoft, Walmart, and T. Rowe Price. We are at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, backed by billions in investments. Join us to advance revolutionary self-driving technology that will reshape cities and enhance lives!