Senior Data Privacy & Protection Lead

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Data Privacy & Protection Senior Consultant based in the United States to lead client engagements and operationalize privacy programs across industries. You will combine consulting leadership with hands-on technical work to configure platforms like OneTrust, perform DPIAs, map data, and translate regulatory requirements into practical controls.

You will mentor junior consultants, drive program development, and contribute to methodologies while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in data privacy, data protection, or related fields.
• Proven ability to independently lead client engagements and manage budgets and timelines.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. and international privacy regulations and practical privacy program operations.
• Hands-on experience configuring privacy platforms such as OneTrust, Osano, Transcend, Ketch, or TrustArc.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of client engagements as Engagement Leader when assigned.
• Serve as primary client contact, facilitate meetings, present findings, and propose practical solutions.
• Coordinate workstreams, share expertise, and flag delivery risks proactively.
• Guide supporting consultants, review deliverables, and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure projects meet scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.
• Drive privacy assessments, program development, risk evaluations, and regulatory reviews.
• Translate regulatory needs into practical privacy processes and tech-enabled solutions.
• Configure and implement privacy management platforms (data mapping, DPIAs, consent, subject rights workflows).
• Explore new privacy technologies and hands-on implementation approaches.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, security, and business teams to embed privacy in operations.
• Support business development through scoping, estimates, and technical input.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Project management

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Privacy & data protection

Regulatory compliance

Privacy assessments

Data mapping

DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assess.)

OneTrust configuration

Tools

OneTrust

Osano

Transcend

Ketch

TrustArc

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Data Privacy & Protection Senior Consultant based in the United States to lead client engagements and operationalize privacy programs across industries. You will combine consulting leadership with hands-on technical work to configure platforms like OneTrust, perform DPIAs, map data, and translate regulatory requirements into practical controls.

You will mentor junior consultants, drive program development, and contribute to methodologies while maintaining strong client