Director, Cybersecurity Privacy Program Lead

FTI Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director to join our Privacy team within the Cybersecurity practice. You will lead privacy consulting engagements across risk assessments, regulatory readiness, data governance, program and policy development, and the configuration and implementation of privacy management platforms.

This hands-on role demands strong privacy subject matter expertise, project management, and the ability to mentor junior staff while building client relationships and contributing to

Qualifications

• Five+ years of privacy consulting or privacy program management experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring privacy platforms (OneTrust, Ketch, Securiti.ai).
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA and related laws.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior staff.
• Willingness to travel to FTI offices and client sites.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity and technology.
• Configure and implement privacy management platforms to support data inventory, mapping, CMPs, and DSAR workflows.
• Prepare client materials including memos, status reports, assessments and policy documents.
• Advise on consent models for website tracking and deployment of consent management tools.
• Manage engagement workstreams, supervise juniors, and be a primary client contact.
• Support business development through proposals and thought leadership.
• Stay current on privacy regulations to enhance client solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Privacy program management

Regulatory knowledge (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)

Privacy management platforms

Project management

Travel flexibility

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OneTrust

Ketch

Securiti.ai

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of cybersecurity and privacy consulting that leverages our integrated suite of services, spanning privacy program development and management, regulatory readiness and compliance, data protection assessments, privacy technology implementation, and data governance, across all major markets around the world. Our team works at the intersection of privacy and technology, advising clients on complex regulatory landscapes while delivering hands‑on, practical solutions.

We are looking for a Director to join our Privacy team within the Cybersecurity practice. In this role, you will lead and execute privacy consulting or advisory engagements across service areas including risk assessments, regulatory readiness and compliance, data governance, program and policy development, and the configuration and implementation of privacy management platforms. Beyond client delivery, you will contribute to client relationship management, business development, and the mentorship of junior team members.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with a strategic mindset and the flexibility to work across diverse industries and subject areas, including emerging privacy technologies such as Data Inventory and Mapping solutions, Consent Management Platforms, and Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) systems. This is a hands‑on role that demands strong organizational skills, project management skills, deep privacy subject matter expertise, and technical curiosity. We are looking for someone with 5–8 years of experience in privacy and/or cybersecurity consulting who can manage complex workstreams, engage and communicate with clients directly, and deliver high‑quality work with limited oversight.

What You’ll Do

In this role, the Director will lead client engagements and internal initiatives at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Assist in the configuration and implementation of privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, Ketch) to support the deployment of client‑facing privacy program solutions, including Data Inventory and Data Mapping, Consent Management Platforms (CMP), Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) workflows, vendor and Third‑Party Risk Management portals, and privacy notice and policy management tools;
• Support the preparation of a variety of client materials (e.g., strategic memos, project status updates, privacy assessments, presentations, policy and procedure documents, gap analysis reports, regulatory or compliance updates and both external and internal communications content, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner;
• Advise clients on consent models for website tracking technologies across websites and mobile applications; support the development and deployment of website scanning strategies and recommend practical technical measures to support consent and preference management obligations, including assisting with the configuration and rollout of consent management tools;
• Manage engagement workstreams, supervise junior team members, and serve as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders;
• Manage resource allocation and project financials and budgets as required;
• Contribute to business development through proposal development, thought leadership, and the creation of standardized methodologies and reusable work products; and
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving privacy regulations to continuously enhance the quality and relevance of client solutions.

How You’ll Grow

This is a great opportunity to deepen and expand your expertise across the full spectrum of privacy and cybersecurity consulting, taking on greater ownership of client engagements and complex workstreams across diverse industries. In addition, you will have the opportunity to sharpen your leadership and client management capabilities by collaborating closely with FTI leadership and teams and your clients on a day‑to‑day basis. You will also have visibility into business development activities, helping to shape proposals and client strategies, while building a professional network across a broad range of sectors and privacy disciplines.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant experience in privacy consulting, privacy program management, or a closely related field, with demonstrated exposure to both regulatory compliance and practical privacy program implementation;
• Hands‑on experience supporting or managing the configuration and deployment of privacy management platforms such as OneTrust, Ketch, Securiti.ai, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other applicable U.S. state level, federal, and international privacy laws, and their practical application in a consulting or corporate environment;
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, lead project workstreams, and mentor or oversee junior team members;
• Ability to travel to FTI offices and client sites as needed; and
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Law, Political Science, or a related field; advanced degree or legal background is a plus;
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US and/or CIPP/E) and/or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification from IAPP;
• OneTrust platform certifications are a strong plus;
• Experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven consulting environment;
• Familiarity with privacy management platform capabilities, including data inventory and mapping, consent management, DSAR workflow automation, and vendor risk management modules;
• Experience developing and presenting client‑facing deliverables such as privacy assessments, gap analyses, roadmaps, and policy documentation;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with legal, compliance, operational, and executive stakeholders; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, with strong organizational and project management skills.

_ FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. _

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $145,000
Maximum Pay: $252,000

_ Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications._