Manager, Privacy and AI Compliance Program Manager

Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive. Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world’s most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams. If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum. We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com. Job Description: Manager, Privacy and AI Compliance Program Manager Company: Momentum Location: Dallas, Texas Department: Legal and Compliance Reports to: Assistant General Counsel – Legal About the Role Momentum is a mid-sized, high growth digital commerce company dedicated to building responsible, data-driven platforms and solutions that power the future of digital commerce. We are seeking an experienced Privacy and AI Compliance Program Manager to strengthen our compliance posture across data protection and artificial intelligence governance. This role is ideal for a privacy and AI compliance program manager with at least 5 years of experience who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and risk management. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, security, product, and engineering teams to ensure that Momentum’s compliance program scales effectively while enabling innovation. The ideal candidate will thrive bringing out the best from their team, as well as having strong personal management skills. Key Responsibilities Privacy & Data Protection Manage and enhance privacy compliance programs in line with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global data protection regulations. Support operationalization of privacy-by-design principles across products and business processes. Responsible for third-party risk assessments and vendor compliance management. Partner with internal stakeholders to support data subject rights requests and regulatory inquiries. AI Governance Build and manage compliance frameworks for AI and machine learning systems used in targeting, optimization, data analytics, and measurement. Ensure operational readiness for emerging AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S., and state-level AI frameworks). Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to embed explainability, fairness, and accountability into AI workflows. Monitor and report on AI ethics, risk management, and governance practices. Program Management & Engagement Lead compliance program policy development, requirements tracking, and reporting across privacy and AI. Supervise the work of the privacy analyst. Mature the training and awareness program. Collaborate with portfolio companies and external partners to harmonize compliance practices. Provide regular updates to program and business leadership on compliance program status, risks, and opportunities. Qualifications Required 5+ years of program management experience in Privacy and AI compliance. Strong understanding of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy) and AI regulatory trends. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional compliance programs in a technology-driven environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into business practices. Strong management, organizational, and project management skills. Certifications such as CIPP/US or E, CIPM, or AI governance credentials. Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of compliance programs across diverse teams. Preferred Education: JD, MBA or MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Compliance or related experience in Privacy and AI Compliance field Experience in ad tech, mar tech, or digital media industries. Familiarity with privacy and security-enhancing technologies (e.g., encryption, differential privacy, federated learning). Why Join Momentum At Momentum, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how privacy and AI governance are integrated into digital commerce. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with cross-functional teams, safeguard user trust, and set standards for responsible advertising technology.