Director, Data Governance

Who we are

We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work. That's digital trust for the real world.

Job summary

We are seeking a Data Privacy Officer / Director, Data Governance to lead DigiCert’s global Data Governance Program. This role will oversee both Data Governance Operations and Data Governance Legal, integrating legal, operational, and technical perspectives to build and maintain a world-class privacy, data, and AI compliance framework.

You will oversee DigiCert’s data privacy and AI governance programs and be ultimately responsible for DigiCert’s data privacy practices across its global business. You will also oversee legal functions advising the company on data privacy, cybersecurity and AI legal matters. You will report to the company’s Chief Legal Officer.

What you will do

Program Leadership and Strategy

• Define and execute the mission, vision, and strategy for DigiCert’s Data Governance Program, including managing the company’s data privacy and responsible AI program and oversee legal and the company on cybersecurity matters.

• Serve as the company’s Data Privacy Officer (Data Protection Officer in the EEA)

• Manage a team of operations professionals and legal counsel.

• Represent and coordinate advice on data privacy, cybersecurity law and responsible AI matters to executive leadership and other company groups.

Data Governance Operations Oversight

• Oversee and continuously improve DigiCert’s enterprise data and AI governance operations, including data and AI inventories, privacy-by-design implementation, DSRR management, vendor assessments, impact assessments, and audit and certification readiness.

Legal Counsel and Compliance

• Direct and supervise DigiCert’s global legal framework for privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance—supervising advice on laws/standards and drafting/negotiating key policies and agreements, handling escalations related to contract negotiations, training teams, managing regulatory and customer interactions, and overseeing compliance and legal risk management across data operations.

Incident Readiness and Response

• Work with Security to maintain incident readiness and response program and to respond to data incidents.

Training, Awareness, and Communication

• Drive employee privacy, data governance, and AI compliance training.

• Promote privacy and AI governance awareness through internal communications and education.

• Contribute to DigiCert’s external privacy and AI thought leadership through articles, webinars, and industry engagement.

Documentation and Knowledge Management

• Ensure maintenance of program documentation, including assessments, policies, and reports.

• Maintain and develop the Data Governance Knowledge Base and intranet resources.

• Track and report on key metrics, gaps, progress, and performance indicators.

What you will have

• 7+ years’ combined experience in privacy, cybersecurity, or data governance, including leadership or management roles.

• Deep understanding of global data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI regulation (GDPR, CCPA, NIST, ISO, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs involving legal, technical, and operational elements.

• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience managing legal and/or operational teams.

• Self-directed, organized, and capable of translating complex regulatory issues into actionable business measures.

• (preferred) J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Nice to have

• Experience managing enterprise data governance or AI governance programs in a technology company.

• Familiarity with PKI, SSL/TLS, digital trust, DNS technologies.

• Privacy or security professional certification(s) (CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, etc.).

• Experience with privacy/AI audits and external certifications.

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Experience with program management or compliance frameworks.

Benefits

• Generous time off policies

• Top shelf benefits

• Education, wellness and lifestyle support

DigiCert offers a competitive benefits package for all of our full-time employees.

DigiCert is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DigiCert prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified person with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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