Associate Director / Director – Data Privacy

Tsaaro; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsaaro is seeking an Associate Director – Data Privacy in India to lead strategic privacy engagements and drive large-scale transformation for clients. You will shape governance, data protection programs, and compliance workstreams with a focus on scalable results.

Collaborating with DPOs, Legal, Compliance, Product and Engineering, you will oversee DPIAs, data mapping, RoPA, and cross-border transfers while advancing privacy-by-design across client environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on experience in privacy, data protection, or privacy consulting.
• Strong expertise in global privacy laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, PDPL, etc.).
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level privacy programs and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data mapping, DPIAs, and privacy risk management.
• Familiarity with privacy tools such as OneTrust, Securiti.ai, BigID, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end privacy and data protection programs tailored to client requirements.
• Assess clients’ privacy frameworks, data flows, and controls, identify gaps, and contribute to privacy transformation roadmaps.
• Manage advanced privacy assessments including gap assessments, DPIAs, PIAs, RoPA, data mapping, and privacy audits.
• Provide expert advisory on global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, PDPL, etc.).
• Design, implement, and review privacy policies, frameworks, and governance structures.
• Drive privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles across client environments.
• Lead Data Subject Rights (DSR) programs and support breach response and incident readiness from a privacy lens.
• Conduct and oversee third-party privacy risk assessments and vendor due diligence.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed privacy into business processes.
• Guide organizations on data lifecycle management, consent management, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms.

Skills

Privacy leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Data mapping

DPIAs/PIAs

Governance

Tools

OneTrust

Securiti.ai

BigID

Job description

Associate Director / Director – Data Privacy

Lead with Expertise. Drive Transformation. Shape Global Privacy.

Are you a seasoned privacy professional looking to elevate your leadership journey and take on high-impact responsibilities?

At Tsaaro, we don’t just deliver compliance — we redefine how organizations design, implement, and operationalize privacy programs at scale.

We’re growing rapidly and are looking for an Associate Director – Data Privacy who thrives in dynamic environments, understands complex regulatory ecosystems, and has a proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale privacy programs for clients.

About Tsaaro

At Tsaaro, privacy is not a side function — it is our core. Our team of privacy consultants, legal experts, and cybersecurity professionals collaborate to empower organizations with tailored, effective, and scalable privacy solutions.

We bring a practical, risk-based consulting approach, offering clients actionable insights and hands‑on support to help them manage privacy risks, demonstrate compliance, and build trust.

Your Role: Associate Director – Data Privacy

As an Associate Director, you will play a strategic leadership role , supporting advisory functions, leading key client engagements, and ensuring seamless delivery across privacy governance, compliance, and data protection programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end privacy and data protection programs tailored to client requirements
  
• Assess clients’ privacy frameworks, data flows, and controls , identify gaps, and contribute to privacy transformation roadmaps
• Manage advanced privacy assessments including gap assessments, DPIAs, PIAs, RoPA, data mapping, and privacy audits
• Provide expert advisory on global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, PDPL, etc.)
  
• Design, implement, and review privacy policies, frameworks, and governance structures
• Drive privacy‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑default principles across client environments
  
• Lead Data Subject Rights (DSR) programs and support breach response and incident readiness from a privacy lens
• Conduct and oversee third‑party privacy risk assessments and vendor due diligence
  
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders ( DPO, Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering teams ) to embed privacy into business processes
  
• Guide organizations on data lifecycle management, consent management, and cross‑border data transfer mechanisms
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in privacy, data protection, or privacy consulting
  
• Strong expertise in global privacy laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, DPDP Act, PDPL, etc.)
  
• Proven experience managing enterprise‑level privacy programs and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Deep understanding of privacy frameworks, data mapping, DPIAs, and privacy risk management
• Familiarity with privacy tools such as OneTrust, Securiti.ai, BigID , or similar platforms
  
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic, solution‑oriented, and impact‑driven mindset
  
• Work with one of the most specialized and high‑growth privacy consulting firms in India
• Exposure to global clients and complex privacy transformation programs
• Clear leadership growth path with opportunities to shape privacy practice strategy
  
• Ownership of high‑impact privacy engagements and delivery excellence
• Flexible work culture with hybrid options
• Strong focus on continuous learning, certifications, and professional development

From the Tsaaro Team

"At Tsaaro, we’re not just shaping the future of privacy — we’re shaping leaders. As an Associate Director – Privacy, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic delivery, client engagement, and impactful decision‑making, helping organizations build privacy‑first ecosystems."

Ready to Lead the Future of Privacy?