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Privacy Program Manager

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Being a Privacy Program Manager at iManage Means... You will help operationalize and scale key components of iManage's global privacy and data protection program. This is a program leadership role ...

EHE Health is seeking a talented Security and Privacy Manager to lead and evolve our enterprise cybersecurity and privacy program, reducing risk exposure and strengthening our control environment.

Privacy Program Manager

Alpharetta, GA ยท On-site +1

$98K - $125K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Privacy Program Manager to build and lead the Privacy Program across PlayOn Sports. This is a key role in the growing PlayOn Sports Information Security ...

Privacy Program Manager

Alpharetta, GA

$98K - $125K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and pragmatic Privacy Program Manager to build and lead the Privacy Program across PlayOn Sports. This is a key role in the growing PlayOn Sports Information Security ...

The Privacy Engineering team works with teams all across the company to make sure that products and services protect user privacy by designing architectures that reduce the exposure of user data at ...

Privacy Engineer, User Privacy

Cupertino, CA ยท On-site

$124K - $159K/yr

The Privacy Engineering team works with teams all across the company to make sure that products and services protect user privacy by designing architectures that reduce the exposure of user data at ...

We are seeking a Privacy Program Manager to join our PDPO team, to serve as the primary bridge and gatekeeper between the TikTok product team and the Compliance Teams. In this role you will act as a ...

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How much do privacy manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for privacy manager in the United States is $115,505.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges a Privacy Manager faces when implementing new data privacy policies?

One of the most common challenges Privacy Managers encounter is ensuring company-wide compliance with evolving privacy regulations while balancing business objectives. Implementing new policies often requires extensive cross-departmental collaboration, employee training, and updating existing systems, which can be met with resistance or misunderstandings. Additionally, Privacy Managers must stay updated on global regulatory changes and adapt practices quickly to prevent non-compliance risks. Clear communication, ongoing education, and stakeholder engagement are essential to successfully overcoming these challenges.

What does a Privacy Manager do?

A Privacy Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with data protection laws and regulations. They develop, implement, and oversee policies and practices that protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches. Privacy Managers also conduct privacy risk assessments, provide training to staff, respond to data subject requests, and serve as the main point of contact for privacy-related issues. Their work is crucial in helping organizations maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders while avoiding legal penalties.

What Does a Privacy Manager Do?

A privacy manager is responsible for risk management and data security for an organization. In this career, you achieve this security by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and implementing a privacy program for the company to keep information safe. The information you protect can be employee biometric data, consumer credit card information, or simpler things, like sales information and market reports. As the privacy manager, you are considered the subject matter expert when it comes to risk management and data security, so your daily duties involve providing advice in these areas, working with cybersecurity teams on potential breaches, managing issue resolution, and other responsibilities depending on the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Privacy Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Privacy Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations (like GDPR or CCPA), risk assessment, and policy development, typically supported by a relevant degree and privacy certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM. Familiarity with privacy management software, compliance monitoring tools, and data mapping systems is essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and leadership skills help in training staff, managing incidents, and guiding organizational compliance. These skills ensure that organizations protect sensitive information, stay compliant with evolving laws, and maintain trust with clients and stakeholders.

What is the difference between Privacy Manager vs Data Protection Officer?

AspectPrivacy ManagerData Protection Officer
CertificationsPrivacy certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM)GDPR DPO certification, privacy certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate, tech companies, healthcareRegulatory agencies, large organizations, compliance roles
Employer & IndustryBusinesses handling personal data, tech, financeOrganizations subject to GDPR, legal compliance

While both roles focus on data privacy, a Privacy Manager typically oversees privacy policies and compliance within a company, whereas a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a designated role mandated by regulations like GDPR to ensure legal compliance and act as a point of contact with authorities. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and regulatory requirements.

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Privacy Program Manager

Privacy Program Manager

iManage

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

We offer a flexible workingย policy thatย supports a healthy balanceย between personal and professional well-being.ย This role requiresย in-office presence onย Tuesdays & Thursdaysย to collaborate, connect, and learn fromย peersย -ย while alsoย maintainingย the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance.ย 
Being a Privacy Program Manager at iManage Meansโ€ฆย 

You will help operationalize and scale key components ofย iManage'sย global privacy and data protection program. This is a program leadership role focused on operations, process design, and stakeholder enablement. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of our privacy program,ย managingย our Privacy Operations Specialist and partnering closely with legal counsel and other specialists on matters requiring legal interpretation or risk judgment.ย 

The ideal candidate has built privacy programs from scratch, excels at creating scalable processes and governance frameworks, and thrives on stakeholder coordination and change management. You bring deep GDPR and privacy programย expertiseย but are notย requiredย to be a qualified lawyer. Your strength is operational excellence, program management, and building scalable systems that work.ย 

iMย Responsibleย Forโ€ฆย 

  • Operationalizing and scaling the global privacy program, including records of processing (RoPA), privacy tooling, and operational compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy regulations.ย 
  • Managing the operational workflow for privacy assessments (PIAs, DPIAs, LIAs, AI impact assessments), including coordinating inputs, documentation, tracking, and escalation, while partnering with legal counsel on legal judgment and risk analysis.ย 
  • Owning the data subject rights request (DSAR) program and privacy training coordination, ensuringย timelyย execution and regulatory compliance.ย 
  • Managing privacy due diligence for third-party suppliers as part of our Third-Party Risk Management process.ย 
  • Overseeing the review and updating of privacy notices and cookie consent management.ย 
  • Supporting the management of personal data incidents in coordination with Information Security and the DPO and collaborating with relevant teams toย identifyย privacy risks and develop proportionate mitigation approaches.ย 
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for privacy operations across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Security, and Compliance teams, building trusted partnerships andย establishingย regular stakeholder cadence.ย 
  • Building privacy governance structures (privacy committees, champion networks, escalation paths) and creating self-service resources that enable business teams toย operateย compliantly.ย 
  • Developing privacy metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership visibility, and managing audit preparation and compliance evidence.ย 
  • Leading privacy culture and change management initiatives, translating complex regulations into practical guidance, and driving adoption across the organization.ย 
  • Managing the Privacy Operations Specialist, providing direction on priorities, quality standards, and professional development.ย 

iMย Qualifiedย Because Iย Haveโ€ฆย 

  • 5-8 years of privacy program management experience, withย demonstratedย experience building privacy programs from scratch or significantly scaling existing programs.ย 
  • Deepย expertiseย in GDPR and UK GDPR operational requirements, including hands-on experience withย RoPAs, DPIAs, DSARs, international data transfers, and privacy technology platforms (OneTrust, Ketch, etc.).ย 
  • Experience working within multi-jurisdictional privacy programs spanning EEA, UK, US, and other global regions.ย 
  • Provenย track recordย in SaaS, cloud, or technology environments, preferably serving regulated customers (legal, financial services, healthcare).ย 
  • Strong program management and stakeholder coordination skills, withย abilityย to manage multiple workstreams, drive initiatives to completion, and build trusted cross-functional partnerships.ย 
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex privacy regulations into practical operational guidance and drive organizational change.ย 
  • Self-starter mentality withย abilityย to build structure in ambiguous environments and work independently while partnering effectively with legal counsel.ย 
  • Experience leading a team.ย 

Bonusย Pointsย If Iย Have...ย 

  • CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPM certification.ย 
  • Experience supporting AI governance initiatives or AI-related privacy assessments.ย 
  • Technical background with familiarityย inย data flows, system architectures, or data mapping.ย 
  • Experience in agile/product development environments supporting privacy-by-design.ย 

Don'tย meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusiveย environment, andย encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but yourย past experienceย doesn'tย align perfectly with everyย qualificationย we encourage you to apply anyways!ย 

iMย Getting Toโ€ฆย 

  • Joinย a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!โ€ฏย 
  • Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges byย leveragingย cutting-edgeย technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.โ€ฏย 
  • Ownย my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!โ€ฏย 
  • Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.โ€ฏย 
  • Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.โ€ฏย 
  • Enjoyย flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.โ€ฏย 
  • Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.โ€ฏย 

iManage Is Supporting Me By...ย 

  • Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.ย 
  • Providing aย market competitiveย salary that is applied through a consistent process,ย equitableย for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.ย 
  • Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.ย 
  • Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.ย ย 
  • Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents;ย 20 weeksย 100% paid for primary leave, andย 10 weeksย 100% paid for secondary leave.ย ย 
  • Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.ย 
  • Having multiple company wellness days each yearย to prioritizeย mental health and well-being.โ€ฏย 
  • Providing access toย RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.โ€ฏย 

Theย overall US annual base salary range for this position isย $150,000 - $175,000ย per year.ย Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not includeย additionalย forms of compensation, such as bonuses,ย commission,ย or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.ย 

iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to careers@imanage.com so our team members can review.ย 

About iManageโ€ฆย 

At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Workโ„ข. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers andย 430,000 usersย worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.โ€ฏย 

We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not alwaysย easyย but it is ambitious and rewarding.ย ย 

Soย weโ€™reย looking for people who embraceโ€ฏchallenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industryโ€™s best and brightest.ย Thatโ€™sย the iManage way.ย Itโ€™sย how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.โ€ฏย 

Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.ย 

iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.ย ย 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,ย compensationย and training.ย 

Learn more at:ย www.imanage.comย ย 

Please seeย ourย recruitment privacy statementย for more information on how we handle your personal data.ย 
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