Director, Information Governance

Role Overview

The Director, Information Governance is a leader responsible for driving the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of NBCUniversal’s enterprise Information Governance (“IG”) program. This role oversees policies, processes, and technologies governing the lifecycle of company information, including its security, retention, use, and defensible disposition across both digital and physical environments.

What You Will Do

Define and execute a forward-looking enterprise information governance strategy, aligned with NBCUniversal’s risk, regulatory, and business objectives. Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, HR, and business units, while ensuring the program remains scalable, audit-ready, and aligned with industry best practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a leader with 7+ years of experience in information governance, records management, eDiscovery, privacy, or information security, including leadership responsibility in a complex, global organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience building or operating enterprise-scale IG programs in highly regulated environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Information Management, Legal, Business, or related field preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in information governance, records management, eDiscovery, privacy, or information security
• Demonstrated experience building or operating enterprise-scale IG programs in highly regulated environments
• Solid project and program management expertise
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Google Vault, and enterprise information governance tooling
• Ability to define and execute long-term IG strategy aligned with enterprise risk and business priorities
• Solid knowledge of GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
• Experience drafting and implementing enterprise-wide policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Familiarity with AI governance, data lifecycle risks, and emerging regulatory trends
• Experience leading audit responses and regulatory engagements
• Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks