Senior Privacy Program Architect

Columbia Brands USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Well-being programs

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Privacy Program Specialist to advance our privacy program by partnering with Legal, IT, Information Security, HR, Marketing, and eCommerce teams.

You will evaluate technologies and data activities to identify privacy risks and propose practical mitigations. You will serve as a trusted advisor, embedding privacy requirements into projects, systems, and processes, while developing training and guidance to support a privacy-first culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in privacy, data governance, or risk management.
• Experience with privacy impact assessments and DSAR processes.
• Ability to translate privacy requirements to technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct privacy assessments for new technologies, apps, and vendors.
• Embed privacy considerations into projects and operations.
• Support privacy program tools and documentation.
• Review data processing activities and vendor agreements.
• Develop privacy training and awareness materials.

Skills

Privacy program management

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (GDPR, CCPA)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Privacy certifications preferred (CIPP/CIPM/CIPT)

Tools

Transcend Privacy Management Platform

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Privacy Program Specialist to advance our privacy program by partnering with Legal, IT, Information Security, HR, Marketing, and eCommerce teams.

You will evaluate technologies and data activities to identify privacy risks and propose practical mitigations. You will serve as a trusted advisor, embedding privacy requirements into projects, systems, and processes, while developing training and guidance to support a privacy-first culture