Global Privacy & Compliance Leader (Remote/Hybrid)

Vontier; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PT0) and holidays

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vontier is seeking an experienced Global Compliance & Privacy Officer based in the US to lead and evolve our global compliance and privacy programs for a rapidly growing software and telematics business. The role reports to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and can be remote or hybrid, depending on location.

You will partner with Legal, Information Security, HR, Product, Engineering, IT, Sales and Customer Success to meet regulatory obligations while enabling innovation.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, US state bar, or equivalent legal qualification, or significant professional experience leading global compliance and privacy programs.
• Minimum of 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 state and federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA).
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing enterprise compliance programs.
• Strong commercial contracting experience involving privacy and security provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the global privacy program and privacy governance framework.
• Advise on data protection matters and privacy by design in product development.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, US privacy laws and other global regulations.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Lead compliance education and initiatives (anti-bribery, third‑party due diligence, conflicts of interest).
• Support internal and external audits and investigations regarding privacy and compliance.

Skills

Executive presence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Vontier is seeking an experienced Global Compliance & Privacy Officer based in the US to lead and evolve our global compliance and privacy programs for a rapidly growing software and telematics business. The role reports to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and can be remote or hybrid, depending on location.

You will partner with Legal, Information Security, HR, Product, Engineering, IT, Sales and Customer Success to meet regulatory obligations while enabling innovation.