Director, Information Governance

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.Reporting into senior Legal/Privacy leadership and working in close partnership with the Chief Privacy Officer, this position plays a critical role in aligning information governance practices with legal, regulatory, operational, and technology objectives. The Director will 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.Here you can:Strategic Leadership & Program OwnershipDefine and execute a forward-looking enterprise information governance strategy, aligned with NBCUniversal’s risk, regulatory, and business objectivesOwn and evolve the Company’s records management and retention framework, including policies governing ROT (redundant, obsolete, trivial data)Establish program KPIs, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to measure maturity, risk reduction, and operational effectivenessProvide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key governance forumsPolicy, Retention & Regulatory ComplianceLead the development, review, and continuous improvement of information governance policies, standards, and procedures, with emphasis on electronic informationOversee periodic reviews of retention schedules with Legal, Privacy, vendors, and outside counsel to ensure alignment with evolving laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)Ensure defensible disposition practices are consistently applied, including controls to prevent destruction of data subject to legal holds or regulatory obligationsPartner with Legal and Compliance to support regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigationsTechnology & Digital TransformationPartner with Technology and Cyber Security leadership to embed governance controls into enterprise systems, including M365, Google Workspace, and emerging platformsEvaluate and approve new technologies, tools, and AI-driven solutions for compliance with governance and retention requirementsDrive implementation of automation and scalable solutions to improve records classification, declaration, retention, and disposalLead governance strategy related to emerging technologies, including AI data lifecycle risks and controlsCross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementServe as the senior IG subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, HR, and business leadershipChair or participate in governance committees, steering groups, and cross-functional working teamsBuild strong partnerships to ensure IG practices are embedded into business processes, systems, and cultureBenchmark industry practices, tools, and operating models to continuously enhance NBCUniversal’s IG maturityOperational Oversight & Risk ManagementOversee enterprise-wide execution of records identification, classification, and lifecycle management initiativesEnsure operational effectiveness of ongoing disposition processes across systems and physical recordsIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with information over-retention, regulatory exposure, and data sprawlTraining, Culture & Change ManagementDefine and lead a comprehensive training and awareness strategy to drive enterprise adoption of IG principles and policiesPromote a culture of accountability and compliance through targeted communications and executive engagementLead change management efforts tied to new systems, policies, and governance initiatives