Global Data Privacy Leader & Policy Champion

Fmc; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC is seeking a Data Privacy Director to lead enterprise-wide privacy policies, procedures, and training. You will partner with technology, risk, legal, and HR leaders to identify and mitigate privacy and information security risks globally.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to navigate regulators worldwide. You will drive program governance, incident response readiness, and privacy awareness campaigns across a multinational workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5+ years of compliance/privacy experience in progressively responsible roles.
• Experience interacting with state and federal regulators, clients, and customers on privacy matters.
• Demonstrated team leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a global, center-led organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional qualifications or certifications (CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPP/A, or security certifications) preferred.
• Experience implementing data protection measures and/or frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk management standards and frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure and balance priorities.
• Strong independent work habits and quick learning in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Privacy Office and coordinate privacy activities across regions and projects.
• Oversee annual risk assessments and define priority geographies and activities.
• Support Enterprise Compliance governance and prepare reports for leadership.
• Manage GDPR compliance and other data protection laws.
• Develop, maintain, and update privacy policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR to enforce privacy policies.
• Develop and implement a global privacy training program.
• Align privacy with Information Security and Internal Audit.
• Monitor evolving privacy regulations and adapt programs accordingly.
• Coordinate with Data Protection Officers in Germany and other countries.
• Review and governance of privacy program; maintain governance manual.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting of privacy spending.
• Drive ad-hoc projects (e.g., PIA automation, data mapping) and modernize SharePoint sites.
• Communicate status, needs, gaps, risks, and metrics to stakeholders.
• Partner with external consultants and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Leadership

Regulatory relations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OneTrust

Data mapping

Job description

FMC is seeking a Data Privacy Director to lead enterprise-wide privacy policies, procedures, and training. You will partner with technology, risk, legal, and HR leaders to identify and mitigate privacy and information security risks globally.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to navigate regulators worldwide. You will drive program governance, incident response readiness, and privacy awareness campaigns across a multinational workforce.