Data Privacy & Governance Leader

Hormel Foods; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 98,100 - 144,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus & profit sharing

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance for children

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is seeking a Data Privacy and Governance Manager to develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s data privacy and governance framework. This role ensures compliance with applicable data protection laws and promotes ethical data use across legal, IT, security, compliance, and business units.

You will design policies, lead privacy impact assessments, monitor regulatory developments, and collaborate with Legal, IT security, and operations

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain enterprise privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with global data protection laws and regulations.
• Conduct DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies accordingly.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, security, and business units on inquiries and audits.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a data governance framework (classification, ownership, lifecycle).
• Establish data stewardship roles and accountability structures.
• Define and monitor data quality, integrity, and consistency.
• Oversee data cataloging, metadata, and lineage initiatives.
• Lead privacy training and promote a culture of data responsibility.

Skills

Data privacy & governance

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Business/Law

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Collibra

OneTrust

Informatica

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is seeking a Data Privacy and Governance Manager to develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s data privacy and governance framework. This role ensures compliance with applicable data protection laws and promotes ethical data use across legal, IT, security, compliance, and business units.

You will design policies, lead privacy impact assessments, monitor regulatory developments, and collaborate with Legal, IT security, and operations