TC - CS - Data Protection And Privacy - AD

EY; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Mumbai is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Data Protection & Privacy practice. This senior role focuses on scaling a blended advisory, implementation and managed services capability across data protection, privacy, AI data risk, and Microsoft Purview.

The successful candidate will drive market-facing propositions, oversee large client engagements, mentor teams and raise delivery standards through reusable assets, reference architectures and governance.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in cyber security, data protection or privacy across large programs.
• Proven leadership of global delivery teams and data protection projects.
• Strong knowledge of privacy controls and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy for Data Protection & Privacy across advisory, implementation and operate services.
• Build market-facing propositions across AI Data Risk Governance and Purview for AI.
• Partner with client teams, sector leaders and senior stakeholders to shape pursuits.
• Oversee complex client engagements across privacy, data protection and related controls.
• Drive development of reusable assets, playbooks and reference architectures.
• Mentor high-performing teams across privacy, data protection engineering and PKI.
• Strengthen governance, delivery quality and measurable client outcomes.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy engineering

Cyber security

DLP/CASB/DSPM

Microsoft Purview

AI governance

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP/CIPM/CIPT/CISSP/CISM/CISA/ISO27001 credentials

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Cloud security platforms

Job description

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead our Data Protection & Privacy practice. This is a senior leadership role for a market-facing, technically credible and commercially minded professional who can scale a high-growth cyber capability across data protection, privacy, AI data risk, Microsoft Purview, DSPM, DLP/CASB, PKI, privacy operations and managed services.

The successful candidate will help shape the next chapter of the practice as a Data Risk & AI Protection growth engine, supporting clients as they govern, protect, monitor and evidence control over sensitive data across AI, cloud, regulatory and emerging technology environments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the growth strategy for the Data Protection & Privacy practice across advisory, implementation and operate services.
• Build market-facing propositions across AI Data Risk Governance, DSPM and Purview for AI, Privacy Protection & Operate, PQC/Crypto Agility and sector-specific data risk solutions.
• Partner with client teams, sector leaders, alliance partners and senior stakeholders to shape pursuits, solution themes and delivery models.
• Oversee complex client engagements across privacy, data protection, DLP/CASB/DSPM, Purview, PKI, encryption, RoPA, DSR, consent, DPIA and privacy controls.
• Drive development of reusable assets, accelerators, demo environments, reference architectures and delivery playbooks.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across privacy, data protection engineering, Microsoft Purview, PKI, DSPM and AI-enabled data protection.
• Strengthen practice quality, delivery governance, solution consistency and measurable client outcomes.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 14+ years of experience in cyber security, data protection, privacy, data security, privacy engineering, cloud security, GRC or technology consulting.
• Proven experience leading large client programmes, practices, portfolios or globally distributed delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy domains including DLP, CASB, DSPM, data discovery, classification, data governance, lineage, encryption, PKI, RoPA, DSR, consent and privacy controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, privacy technologies, data security platforms, cloud ecosystems or managed services.
• Strong appreciation of AI-era data risks, including AI governance, AI-ready data labelling, DSPM for AI, AI DLP, secure AI adoption and emerging regulatory expectations.
• Executive presence, commercial orientation, structured communication and the ability to influence senior internal and client stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, cloud security or Microsoft Purview-related credentials are preferred.

Benefits

Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

Professional Development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture

In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Our Commitment

As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Workplace Adjustments

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.