Principal Staff Technical Program Manager, R&D Regulatory Compliance

LinkedIn is seeking a Principal Program Manager to join our R&D Regulatory Compliance this high-impact role youll lead cross-functional programs that ensure our product development aligns with global regulations and our values of responsible innovation. Youll drive strategy and execution across areas like AI privacy and data strategypartnering with Engineering Product Legal and Trust teams to build scalable compliance frameworks and governance models.

Were looking for a strategic thinker with strong operational skills deep experience in regulatory environments and a passion for enabling responsible innovation through compliance by design. If you thrive in complex fast-paced settings and enjoy solving hard problems with smart people wed love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Lead Strategic Compliance Programs

• Drive end-to-end execution of complex cross-functional companywide compliance programs.
• Define deliverables timelines and owners; track progress through dashboards and KPIs.
• Lead and facilitate business and operating reviews with senior leaders.
• Frame up and lead complex decisions and trade-offs.

Enable Regulatory Strategy

• Translate global regulatory developments into actionable strategies for product and engineering teams.
• Align compliance strategy with LinkedIns innovation roadmap (AI Trust Security Privacy).
• Develop governance frameworks including risk assessments controls and reporting mechanisms across different functional teams.
• Analytical and truth seeking. Ability to understand sophisticated concepts and make reasoned decisions objectively.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Design and scale operating models to improve decision-making and transparency.
• Lead cross-functional working groups; remove blockers and accelerate execution.
• Establish coordination and accountability mechanisms across teams.
• Mentor peers and promote a culture of operational excellence and risk-awareness.
• Influence senior leaders empower build strategic relationships and align people across a broad variety of job functions through relationships. 
• Lead efforts to identify risks resolve key project conflicts and establish appropriate resolution paths.

Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in program management
• Experience in regulatory compliance risk management privacy or risk functions
• Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the technology industry.
• Familiarity with global regulations (e.g. GDPR DSA AI Act).
• Experience leading cross-functional programs involving Legal R&D Policy and Operations.
• Experience in budget planning headcount resourcing or business operations.
• Background in strategic consulting product operations or business management.
• Advanced degree (MBA JD) or certifications (CIPP CIPM CRCM).
• Proven success leading cross-functional programs involving Legal R&D Policy and Operations.
• Strong operational skills: roadmap management goal tracking stakeholder reporting.
• Ability to turn complex regulatory guidance into actionable initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills; confident engaging executive and technical audiences.

Suggested Skills: 

• Program Management
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Software Engineering
• Strategic consulting

Additional Information :

You will Benefit from our Culture

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we offer generous health and wellness programs and time away for employees of all levels. 

LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $194000 - $318000. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set years & depth of experience certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus stock benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For additional information visit: Opportunity Statement 

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Employment Type :

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