Senior Privacy Program Lead - HIPAA & Compliance

Blue Shield of CA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellarus is seeking a highly experienced Privacy Office professional to oversee and strengthen its privacy program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, TCPA, and related laws. The role involves translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and partnering across the organization to embed privacy in initiatives and data handling.

The role focuses on risk identification, governance, and privacy incident coordination, with a leadership-forward culture that emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or high school diploma/ GED with related experience will be considered.
• 10 years of prior relevant experience is required.
• Extensive experience in healthcare, legal services, privacy, audit, or investigative services is required.
• Mastery level knowledge of state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, TCPA) is required.
• Privacy certifications (e.g., CHPC, CIPP/US) preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare technology environment is preferred.
• Experience with privacy-by-design, product privacy, data governance, or privacy technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and strengthen Stellarus\' privacy program by translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes.
• Partner across the organization to identify and manage privacy risks, embed privacy in business initiatives, and support responsible data use.

Skills

Privacy program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor\'s degree or High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Stellarus is seeking a highly experienced Privacy Office professional to oversee and strengthen its privacy program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, TCPA, and related laws. The role involves translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and partnering across the organization to embed privacy in initiatives and data handling.

The role focuses on risk identification, governance, and privacy incident coordination, with a leadership-forward culture that emphasizes