Bilingual Data Protection Director

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PwC as a Cybersecurity Generalist, where you will tackle diverse security challenges, lead data protection consultations, and help organizations build trust through robust security practices. Your strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with preferred cybersecurity certifications, will guide impactful solutions in an inclusive community dedicated to your success.

Qualifications

• Experience developing data security strategies, policies, and standards.
• Ability to evaluate new solutions and build business cases for technology adoption.
• Familiarity with recognized information security/privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading data protection consulting engagements across industries.
• Managing projects, including planning, oversight, budget, and resources.
• Engaging in business development activities from lead generation to contract management.

Skills

Knowledge of data security technologies

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CRISC

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

At PwC, our cybersecurity team focuses on protecting organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

Role: Cybersecurity Generalist

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will provide comprehensive security solutions across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles to address diverse security challenges effectively.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Director of Data Protection, you will lead in helping clients build trust through strong data protection, privacy, and compliance practices. You will guide organizations through complex data trust challenges and lead strategic advisory engagements.

You will collaborate with local and national teams in a supportive environment to help clients solve important business issues from strategy to execution.

We actively build a diverse leadership team and encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading data protection consulting engagements across industries
• Managing projects, including planning, oversight, budget, and resources
• Ensuring adherence to PwC risk and quality management processes
• Engaging in business development activities from lead generation to contract management
• Evolving our data trust practice with emerging topics like ethical data use, AI, anonymization, and data minimization
• Building relationships with technology vendors and third parties
• Building and mentoring a team of data protection consultants
• Participating in other cybersecurity projects with cross-team collaboration

Skills and experience needed:

• Knowledge of data security technologies such as encryption, tokenization, data leakage prevention, and deployment of tools like Microsoft Purview
• Experience developing data security strategies, policies, and standards
• Ability to evaluate new solutions and build business cases for technology adoption
• Familiarity with recognized information security/privacy standards
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are preferred

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong. We provide accommodations throughout the application and employment process. Please let us know if you require support during your application.