Senior Privacy Compliance Program Manager

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday is seeking a Senior Privacy Compliance Program Manager to lead the global privacy compliance program with a focus on data protection, Responsible AI, and ethical practices. The role requires 8+ years of privacy-related experience and deep knowledge of GDPR and CCPA.

You will develop privacy programs, identify risks, advise on new technologies, and create privacy statements and training materials. The team operates within Workday's Compliance & Integrity group, emphasizing integrity,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, information security, compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of global privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience developing privacy programs and training materials.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, SaaS, and privacy tools such as OneTrust preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to understand strategic needs and goals of the business.
• Develop and mature privacy and data protection programs such as data subject requests, privacy impact assessments and risk management.
• Identify privacy risks and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise on requirements for use of new technologies.
• Draft clear and concise privacy statements and other public facing notices.
• Support internal processes and policies related to privacy and data protection.

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Role summary

Workday is seeking a Senior Privacy Compliance Program Manager to join their Compliance & Integrity team. This role will manage the global privacy compliance program, focusing on data protection, Responsible AI, and ethical practices. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, information security, compliance, audit, or risk management, with a strong understanding of global privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. Responsibilities include developing privacy programs, identifying and mitigating risks, advising on new technologies, and creating privacy statements and training materials. Familiarity with cloud computing, SaaS, and privacy tools like OneTrust is preferred.

Your work days are brighter here.

We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

Your work days are brighter here.

We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Compliance & Integrity team (CIT) within Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) exists to do the right thing for Workday — and to enable every Workmate and customer to do the same. We are trusted, proactive partners and the go-to team for protecting Workday, its customers, and sensitive data while enabling innovation and growth.

About the Team

The Compliance & Integrity team (CIT) within Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) exists to do the right thing for Workday — and to enable every Workmate and customer to do the same. We are trusted, proactive partners and the go-to team for protecting Workday, its customers, and sensitive data while enabling innovation and growth.

Our work spans Workday's core pillars of Responsible AI, integrity and ethics, and privacy and data protection. We anticipate integrity and compliance challenges rather than simply reacting to them, using self-service resources and scalable processes to stay ahead of regulatory trends and emerging risks. We believe that proactive risk mitigation speeds up innovation rather than slowing it down — making integrity a true differentiator for Workday.

What makes this team special is a culture built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. We operate as one unified, cross-disciplinary team of leaders, lawyers, and specialists who partner with the business, LCCA, and customers to amplify impact. We celebrate ethical decision-making, encourage speaking up, and are committed to making integrity a lived culture — not a check-the-box exercise.

The Privacy & Data Protection team within CIT manages Workday's global privacy compliance program and supports Workmates across the organization to ensure Workday is handling personal data in ways that are consistent with privacy requirements and our core values.

About the Role

Workday’s Privacy & Data Protection Team is looking for a highly motivated senior program manager to support Workday's growing cross-functional privacy programs. The ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who can take on difficult problems, devise practical solutions, build strong relationships, and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency.

Strong candidates will have a firm understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, CASL, etc.) and will have experience advising on a variety of general privacy and data protection issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build relationships with numerous internal stakeholders to understand strategic needs and goals of the business

• Develop and mature privacy and data protection programs such as data subject requests, privacy impact assessments and risk management

• Identify privacy risks and implement practical mitigation strategies

• Advise on requirements for use of new technologies

• Draft clear and concise privacy statements and other public facing notices

• Support internal processes and policies related to privacy and data protection