Consultant, Privacy Operations

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Vehicle purchase discount

Lease vehicle program

Job summary

Toyota Motor North America is seeking a Privacy Operations Consultant to lead enterprise-wide privacy governance and drive compliance across digital platforms. You will partner with Marketing Technology and cross-functional teams to implement consent mechanisms, cookie management, and data processing notices in line with GDPR, CCPA, and evolving laws.

You’ll report to the Privacy & Governance Senior Manager and build a global privacy network, monitor external regulatory changes, and translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, IT or related field.
• 5+ years in privacy, compliance, or data protection roles with knowledge of GDPR/CCPA.
• Experience with cookie management and website tracking compliance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend solutions to categorize, manage, and ensure cookie and tracking compliance across digital platforms.
• Determine approaches for consumer consent mechanisms on websites to meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive updates to privacy notices across sites to reflect data processing practices and laws.
• Track third-party vs service provider contracts to meet privacy obligations.

Skills

Privacy governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, IT or related field

Job description

Overview

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Privacy & Governance Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Privacy Operations Consultant. Reporting to the Privacy & Governance Senior Manager, this role leads consultant-level strategy and execution to advance privacy governance across TMNA. The position drives enterprise-wide advocacy and training, builds and sustains a global privacy network, and develops mechanisms to proactively monitor and synthesize external changes in automotive privacy expectations, consumer sentiment, and evolving legal/regulatory requirements. The person in this role will be a subject matter expert on compliance with privacy regulations across digital platforms, including cookie management, consent processes, website tracking and collaborating with Marketing Technology and other marketing teams. The successful candidate will have: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work with ambiguity and uncertainty Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex tasks effectively. Proven ability to work with and successfully communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position is based in Plano, Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Recommend solutions on how to categorize, manage, and ensure compliance of cookies and tracking technologies across digital platforms in alignment with privacy regulations.
• Work with the Consumer Ops Privacy Manager to determine the best approach for implementing and updating consumer consent mechanisms (e.g., opt-ins, opt-outs) on websites and digital platforms to meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive execution on when and how to update privacy notices across websites and digital platforms to ensure they accurately reflect data processing practices and comply with evolving privacy laws.
• Categorize and track third‑party versus service provider contracts to ensure that privacy obligations and data protection requirements are met.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Law, Business, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, or data protection roles, with strong knowledge of digital privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Experience with consumer privacy choices, cookie management, and website tracking compliance.
• Solid understanding of third‑party contract management and privacy compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, especially the Marketing Technology team and other marketing teams, to implement privacy and compliance solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess and manage complex privacy challenges across digital platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while interacting with various business units.
• Added bonus if you have CIPP certification, or commitment to obtain certification within the first 6 months.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry‑leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Career Possibilities

Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better.

Contact

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Join Us

If you want to be part of the next‑generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.