Reporting to the AVP, Cyber Security Program Management, the Program Manager, Data and AI Security will lead strategic initiatives in the AI and data security domains, encompassing artificial intelligence systems, databases, data platforms, and encryption technologies.This role is for a technically credible security skilled who wants to shape enterprise-level cyber capabilities—without reverting to day-to-day engineering. You'll work across architecture, platform, and risk teams to define and drive adoption across the enterprise.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain an AI and data security capabilities roadmap aligned with organizational cyber strategy and risk assessmentsDefine and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for AI models, data platforms, and database technologiesEstablish clear security requirements for AI systems, data pipelines, and storage solutions, ensuring alignment with compliance frameworks and enterprise risk posturePartner with architecture and engineering teams to embed security requirements into AI model development, data governance, and operational practicesEngage with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that strengthen Data and AI posture while balancing business objectivesDrive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency managementDefine, defend, align and adjust iteratively on recommendations including governance reinforcement, tool rationalization,



prioritization of in-flight initiatives, capability gaps, quick wins, and security posture preservationDefine short-term (0–6 months), mid-term (6–18 months), and long-term (18+ months) roadmap for CTCDeliver a detailed capability framework aligned to CISO expectationsFacilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making with domain expertiseInfluence technical and business outcomes through strong interpersonal and negotiation skillsEngage with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify improvement areas, and implement actionable solutionsRequirements7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on AI and data securityDeep understanding of AI and data security controls including model integrity, adversarial attack mitigation, secure ML pipelines, and responsible AI principlesDatabase hardening, encryption (data‑at‑rest and in‑transit), tokenization, and secure data lifecycle managementPrivacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA), secure data sharing, and identity‑based access controlsCISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent required; AI security certifications preferredFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, GDPR)Experience with secure AI development tools and data platforms (Co‑Pilot, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hadoop, Spark, DataBricks, Power Platform, Azure AI Studio/AI Foundry)SAFe Certification is a plus#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Program Manager, Data And Ai Security (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto