Data & AI Governance Senior Specialist (Data Management)

TL;DR

Data & AI Governance Senior Specialist (Data Management): Implementation of Data & AI Governance frameworks and the end-to-end data lifecycle with an accent on translating legal and regulatory requirements into technical standards and PRDs. Focus on designing automated deletion workflows and legal hold frameworks to ensure compliance with GDPR, DMA, DSA, and the EU AI Act.

Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Company

Global leader in travel technology facilitating world experiences for millions of travelers.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end data lifecycle management process, translating complex retention and deletion requirements into technical standards and PRDs.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to design and validate automated deletion workflows (RTBF) and statutory retention periods.
• Define and implement the operational framework for Legal Holds to preserve specific data sets.
• Draft and maintain global standards for Data Lifecycle Management (DLM) focusing on active data minimization and disposal.
• Define and track KPIs for lifecycle health and build monitoring dashboards to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Risk, Privacy, and Security teams to align governance policies with DMA, DSA, and GDPR obligations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing Data Governance/Management in large-scale organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Data Lifecycle Management (DLM), including retention schedules and archiving strategies.
• Experience with data cataloging tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Atlan, or Microsoft Purview.
• Proven track record of interpreting regulations with Legal/Privacy counsel to draft guidelines for engineering teams.
• Expert knowledge of Data & AI Governance principles and regulatory policies (GDPR, DMA, SOx, EU AI Act).
• Must be based in or able to work from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements and up to 20 days per year working from home country.
• Generous paid leave scheme including parent, grandparent, and care leave.
• Industry-leading product discounts (up to 1400 per year) and automatic Genius Level 3 status.
• Fast-paced, performance-driven culture within a world-renowned high-scale product.
• Opportunities for technical and interpersonal advancement via hackathons, conferences, and experimental projects.

Hiring process

• Standard application process as per company hiring guidelines.
• Pre-employment screening may be conducted for successful candidates.