Global Compliance & Privacy Leader (Remote)

Vontier; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vontier is seeking an experienced Global Compliance & Privacy Officer to lead and evolve its privacy and ethics programs across geographies. The role partners with Legal, IT, Product, and Engineering to embed privacy by design and ensure regulatory adherence while enabling growth.

The position reports to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and can be remote or hybrid depending on location. Strong international privacy expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, member of a US state bar, or equivalent legal qualification.
• 10+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, or technology law.
• Experience within a SaaS, software, telecommunications, or technology company.
• Deep knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, US privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA), Australia and New Zealand privacy laws.
• Experience developing and managing enterprise compliance programs.
• Strong contracting experience involving privacy and security provisions.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's global privacy program and governance framework.
• Advise on data protection matters as the privacy SME.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, and DPIAs.
• Embed Privacy by Design with Product and Engineering.
• Oversee international data transfers and cross-border processing.
• Manage customer privacy inquiries and regulatory requests.
• Lead the global ethics and compliance program and related training.
• Support audits, investigations, and internal reviews.
• Coordinate with Information Security on governance and incident response.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Legal qualification

Regulatory compliance

SaaS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Vontier is seeking an experienced Global Compliance & Privacy Officer to lead and evolve its privacy and ethics programs across geographies. The role partners with Legal, IT, Product, and Engineering to embed privacy by design and ensure regulatory adherence while enabling growth.

The position reports to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and can be remote or hybrid depending on location. Strong international privacy expertise is essential.