Sr. Privacy Program Specialist

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Sr. Privacy Program Specialist to advance and operationalize its privacy program across Legal, IT, InfoSec, HR, Marketing, and eCommerce.

You will evaluate technologies, vendors, and data processing activities to identify privacy risks and propose practical solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to drive privacy into projects and systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of privacy, data governance, risk management or related field.
• Experience completing privacy risk assessments, PIAs, DSARs or data protection reviews.
• Hands-on experience administering the Transcend privacy platform.

Responsibilities

• Conduct privacy assessments for new technologies, apps, vendors, and initiatives to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Embed privacy considerations into projects and operational processes with stakeholders across functions.
• Maintain and improve privacy program tools, procedures, and documentation.
• Review data processing activities and vendor agreements for privacy compliance.
• Create privacy training and awareness initiatives for employees.

Skills

Privacy

Data governance

Risk management

Information security

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Privacy certifications (CIPP/CIPM/CIPT)

Tools

Transcend

Job description

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: \"It's perfect. Now make it better.\" As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Sr. Privacy Program Specialist, you will help advance and operationalize our privacy program by partnering with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Information Security, Human Resources, Marketing, eCommerce, and other business functions.

In this role, you'll evaluate new technologies, vendors, business initiatives, and data processing activities to identify privacy risks and recommend practical solutions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, helping ensure privacy requirements are effectively integrated into projects, systems, and processes.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building relationships across diverse teams, and leveraging privacy technology platforms to drive meaningful business outcomes.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Conduct privacy assessments and reviews for new technologies, applications, vendors, and business initiatives to identify privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies.


• Partner with business, technology, and legal stakeholders to embed privacy considerations into projects and operational processes.


• Support the administration, enhancement, and ongoing effectiveness of privacy management technologies and related program tools.


• Review vendor agreements and data processing activities to help ensure alignment with privacy requirements and company standards.


• Develop, maintain, and improve privacy program documentation, procedures, and internal guidance materials.


• Create and deliver privacy training, awareness initiatives, and communications for employees across the organization.


• Monitor emerging privacy regulations, industry trends, and technologies, helping translate requirements into actionable business practices.


• Support privacy program initiatives and special projects that strengthen the company's overall privacy posture.

YOU ARE

• A collaborative relationship builder who can influence stakeholders without direct authority.


• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment.


• An effective communicator who can explain complex privacy concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Naturally curious and motivated to continually learn about evolving privacy, technology, and regulatory developments.


• A practical problem solver who seeks business-friendly solutions while managing risk appropriately.

YOU HAVE

• 5+ years of experience in privacy, and familiarity with data governance, risk management, information security, or a related field.


• Experience conducting privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), DSAR's, data protection reviews, or similar risk-based evaluations.


• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, or supporting the Transcend privacy management platform is required.


• Knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy requirements.


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, or related privacy certification preferred.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.

• Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.


• Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).


• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.


• We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.