Privacy Manager & DPO - Lead Data Protection Strategy

G2; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 is seeking a Privacy Manager and Data Protection Officer to implement and enforce privacy strategy, policies, and initiatives across the organization. You will develop training, monitor compliance, and manage privacy responses to inquiries from regulators and the public.

You will lead data mapping, DPIAs/PIAs, and incident response, ensuring privacy by design is embedded in projects. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in privacy management and regulatory compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of international and domestic privacy laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Privacy by design principles integrated into projects and processes.
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's privacy program, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive privacy strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
• Stay current with international and domestic privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others relevant to our industry.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with privacy regulations and conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
• Establish and maintain processes for data mapping and classification to identify and protect sensitive data.
• Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and processes.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, processes, and systems.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified privacy risks.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for privacy incidents and data breaches.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, notification, and reporting as required by law.
• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees and raise privacy consciousness.
• Oversee the assessment of third-party vendors for privacy compliance.

Skills

Privacy management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Privacy by design

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/Privacy/Legal or related field

Job description

G2 is seeking a Privacy Manager and Data Protection Officer to implement and enforce privacy strategy, policies, and initiatives across the organization. You will develop training, monitor compliance, and manage privacy responses to inquiries from regulators and the public.

You will lead data mapping, DPIAs/PIAs, and incident response, ensuring privacy by design is embedded in projects. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.