Privacy Manager

Our client, a global leader in smart access solutions and connected devices, is seeking a Privacy Manager to help operationalize and optimize its privacy program. This role partners closely with leadership to build scalable processes, execute on a strategic privacy roadmap, and collaborate heavily with product teams to identify and remediate risks across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated privacy professional who thrives in a cross-functional environment and can independently run projects from analysis through execution. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Chicago, with an in-office presence three days per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Global Privacy and Compliance to advance the company's privacy strategy and execute the privacy roadmap
• Driving the execution and continuous improvement of internal privacy compliance projects, initiatives, policies, and procedures, including handling related documentation and reporting
• Supporting development and continuous improvement of standardized privacy compliance resources and tools for use across the business
• Assisting with development, updating, and execution of privacy awareness and compliance training
• Manage day-to-day activities of the privacy program
• Own and project manage cross functional privacy compliance projects
• Support privacy compliance audits/reviews and oversee remediation activities across the organization
• Communicate program and project progress, escalations, and issues to key stakeholders
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect the company's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Focus in business, law, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, data science or related field of study
• One or more privacy certification required (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPT or CIPM)
  
  

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the field of privacy, data governance, or consulting with a focus on comprehensive privacy program management.
• Knowledge of global privacy and regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, or other privacy laws and regulations
• Experience with different privacy frameworks, including GAPP and NIST
• Familiarity with OneTrust is a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Substantive understanding of data privacy, technology, and related terminology
• Ability to exercise good judgment and balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations
• Excellent work ethics and flexibility
• Growth mindset – every new challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow
• Ability to quickly spot issues and appropriately prioritize risk and outcomes
• Extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive projects to successful completion
• Works well in collaborative team environment
  
  

Other:

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

Experience:

• Big 4 experience is highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and build consensus among stakeholders
  
  

Job ID: 7462