Data Privacy Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager

Cubical Operations LLP; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data privacy consulting firm in Mumbai is hiring for multiple roles including Consultant, Assistant Manager, and Manager. This position involves supporting enterprise-wide privacy programs across various industries, with responsibilities including privacy compliance, risk assessments, and client engagement. Candidates should have a strong grasp of privacy regulations and previous experience in data privacy or protection, with a focus on delivering excellent results and advisory services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Data Privacy/Data Protection.
• Strong understanding of DPDP Act (India), GDPR, and CCPA.
• Experience in data mapping, RoPA, DPIA, and privacy governance frameworks.
• Consulting or advisory background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and operationalization of privacy frameworks.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Assist in drafting and reviewing privacy policies and internal SOPs.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) lifecycle.

Skills

Data Mapping

Privacy Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Data Privacy Consultant / Assistant Manager / Manager

Experience: 2+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate / Early Joiners Preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are hiring Data Privacy professionals at Consultant, Assistant Manager, and Manager levels to support enterprise‑wide privacy programs across diverse industries. The role requires hands‑on experience in privacy regulations, data mapping, risk assessments, implementation of privacy controls, and client‑facing advisory assignments.

Candidates should have strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and practical exposure to privacy governance, compliance implementation, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Privacy Compliance & Advisory

• Support implementation and operationalization of privacy frameworks aligned to DPDP Act (India), GDPR, CCPA, and other global regulations
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) / Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
• Perform data mapping, data flow analysis, and record of processing activities (RoPA) documentation
• Assist in drafting and reviewing privacy policies, notices, consent mechanisms, and internal SOPs
• Conduct privacy maturity assessments and gap analysis
• Identify privacy risks and recommend remediation strategies
• Support third‑party/vendor privacy risk assessments
• Work closely with legal, IT, security, and business teams to embed privacy‑by‑design principles

3. Data Subject Rights & Incident Support

• Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) lifecycle management
• Assist in breach assessment and regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitor privacy compliance controls and periodic review mechanisms

4. Project Execution & Client Engagement

• Participate in client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and compliance discussions
• Prepare reports, executive summaries, and remediation roadmaps
• Ensure timely delivery of assignments within defined project timelines

Level‑Specific Expectations

• Hands‑on execution of privacy assessments and documentation
• Strong knowledge of DPDP, GDPR basics, and privacy control implementation
• Ability to work independently on defined modules
• Lead small teams for privacy implementation engagements
• Manage client communication for workstreams
• Oversee DPIAs, third‑party risk reviews, and compliance remediation tracking
• Lead end‑to‑end privacy programs and multi‑location engagements
• Drive governance strategy and privacy framework implementation
• Mentor junior team members and manage stakeholder escalations
• Support pre‑sales, proposals, and solution design discussions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Data Privacy / Data Protection
• Strong understanding of:
• DPDP Act (India)
• GDPR
• CCPA (good to have)
• Experience in data mapping, RoPA, DPIA, and privacy governance frameworks
• Understanding of ISO 27701 / ISO 27001 (good to have)
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
• Consulting or advisory background preferred