Program Manager - Privacy & Data Governance

ZipStaff Inc.; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

ZipStaff Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support privacy, data governance, and certification initiatives for a global technology and networking leader.

You will lead cross-functional workstreams within a Privacy Legal-led team and drive timely delivery in a hybrid environment at Research Triangle Park, NC. You will develop project plans, manage timelines, identify risks, and communicate status to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, legal operations, privacy programs, or data governance.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams with cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills to establish timelines, track dependencies, identify risks, and drive follow-through.
• Experience working with Legal, Privacy, Product, or other corporate functions.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment in RTP, NC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale cross-functional projects supporting privacy and data governance.
• Manage multiple projects or workstreams with competing priorities and diverse stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, establish timelines, track dependencies, identify risks, and drive follow-through.
• Facilitate meetings and working sessions with clear objectives and agendas, capture decisions and actions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, ownership, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain status reports, presentations, process documentation, and other program materials.
• Assist with budgeting and financial status reporting as needed.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Work in a hybrid model with preferred onsite presence in Research Triangle Park, NC.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

Project management

Legal operations

Privacy programs

Data governance

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager – Privacy & Data Governance

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC (Hybrid - onsite presence preferred)

Employment Type: Contract (Only W2 through ZipStaff)

About the Opportunity

ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support privacy, data governance, and certification initiatives for a global technology and networking leader.

This role sits within a Privacy Legal-led team responsible for the organization's Privacy Program and Certifications. You will lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams, drive process improvements, and ensure timely delivery of privacy and data governance programs in a hybrid environment (Research Triangle Park, NC).

What You'll Do

• Lead and complete large-scale, cross-functional projects supporting privacy, data governance, and related corporate initiatives.


• Manage multiple projects or workstreams with competing priorities and diverse stakeholders (Legal, Privacy, Product, and other corporate functions).


• Develop project plans, establish timelines, track dependencies, identify risks, and drive follow-through to completion.


• Facilitate meetings and working sessions - set clear objectives and agendas, guide discussions, capture decisions and action items, and ensure effective follow-up.


• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, ownership, governance, and operational effectiveness.


• Develop and maintain status reports, presentations, process documentation, and other program materials.


• Assist with budgeting and financial status reporting as needed.


• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity effectively.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, legal operations, privacy programs, or data governance.


• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams with cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish timelines, track dependencies, identify risks, and drive follow-through.


• Experience working effectively with Legal, Privacy, Product, or other corporate functions.


• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, capture decisions/action items, and drive cross-functional follow-up.


• Experience identifying and implementing process, workflow, and operational improvements.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including status, risk, and decision reporting to mixed audiences.


• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity.


• Experience developing project plans, status reports, presentations, and process documentation.


• Ability to work in a hybrid model with preferred onsite presence in Research Triangle Park, NC.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting a corporate privacy, data governance, compliance, legal operations, or risk management program.


• Experience coordinating initiatives involving multiple Legal, Privacy, Product, or business stakeholders.


• Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks and regulations.


• Experience supporting privacy-related regulatory or certification initiatives (including EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework / DPF, Global/Asia-Pacific CBPR systems, and related cross-border data transfer or accountability programs).


• Familiarity with adjacent privacy, security, and assurance frameworks.


• Prior experience in a large enterprise technology environment (Cisco experience is a plus).

About ZipStaff

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled program and technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.