Program Manager III - JO-190613-04058

Techworkers; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techworkers, based in San Jose, California, is seeking a Data Protection and Privacy Specialist. The role involves implementing data protection principles and managing risks associated with employee data. The successful candidate will perform assessments, develop controls, and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

The ideal applicant should have certifications such as CIPP/US and CIPP/E, exhibit strong communication skills, and be a motivated independent self-starter. This position offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• CIPP/US and CIPP/E certification required.
• Experience in data protection regulations such as GDPR, S-Ox, PCI, and HIPAA.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform data protection and privacy assessments.
• Implement core data protection principles in employee data processing.
• Oversee access management and conduct risk remediation.

Skills

CIPP/US

CIPP/E

CIPM

Change management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Techworkers has a long-established reputation for delivering strategic and revenue driving solutions for organizations. With a focused management team and expertise workforce, Techworkers can work with you to drive strategic initiatives which deliver transformation through innovation and provide solutions for your success.

Job Description

The HR Data & Analytics Service provides a comprehensive framework for the definition, governance, quality, integrity, maintenance, security, and distribution of Workforce Information throughout the Enterprise. The candidate will perform a variety of functions within the Service focused on the overall Service goal of providing relevant, reliable talent data and analytics in a secure, compliant, and efficient manner.

Members of the Data & Analytics Service are expected to understand the full spectrum of Service offerings, from data definition through integration, analysis and distribution. They will be given the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the Service offerings when and where needed.

Roles and titles within the Service reflect the primary responsibility and expertise of team members, but cross‑training and flexible contributions are a key expectation and component of the success of the Service.

A successful candidate will work in a fast paced, high impact, cross functional environment. They will carry out data protection and privacy assessments based on regulatory and policy requirements. They must have an ability to balance business need with regulatory requirements, identify, assess, and remediate risk, and understand how to define, scope and execute risk remediation plans. They must be able to effectively design and implement a business process and interact with leaders at all levels throughout the Company.

This role focuses on the implementation of core data protection principles and regulatory requirements into the processing of employee data. A successful candidate will have a solid working knowledge of the GDPR, S‑Ox, PCI, HIPAA, other data protection and privacy regulation, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, and data protection authorities.

A person filling this role will partner with cross-functional teams, and occasionally external entities, to ensure that the company’s data protection and privacy risk is mitigated and remediated in an acceptable manner. Responsibilities include access management oversight, data processing consulting, data impact assessment completion, risk identification and remediation, controls development and implementation, incident response, internal policy management, and other tasks required to maintain a healthy risk management service focusing on employee data.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E
• CIPM, Change management

Desired Skills/Qualifications/System Experience requirements (Nice to have):

• Motivated independent self‑starter
• Detail‑oriented
• Continuous learner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills