Role Overview:
This role involves leading end-to-end execution of privacy projects, partnering with various teams (Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, Compliance) to operationalize privacy requirements, and implementing privacy frameworks aligned with global regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and AI laws. The Program Manager will also be responsible for facilitating Privacy Impact Assessments, managing data inventories, and tracking privacy incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end execution of privacy projects, including planning, tracking, and delivery of key milestones.
- Partner with Legal, Security, Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to operationalize privacy requirements.
- Implement and maintain privacy frameworks aligned with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global laws especially those surrounding the use of AI.
- Facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
- Develop and maintain data inventories, data flow maps, and records of processing activities (RoPA).
- Track and manage privacy incidents, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
- Support responses to data subject requests (DSARs), audits, and regulatory inquiries.
- Drive privacy-by-design principles in product development lifecycles.
- Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of global privacy regulations.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects and working with distributed teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
- Program Management.
- Data Protection with Development.
- Compliance.
- Data Privacy.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or related program/project management roles.
- Bachelor's of Science in Information Systems, Security, or Computer Science or similar degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of data security principles and risk management frameworks.
- Knowledge of global AI regulatory obligations.
- Knowledge of global privacy laws.
- Excellent communication.
- Ability to balance legal/compliance requirements with business needs.
- Experience in technology, SaaS, AI frameworks.