Associate Director

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of assigned strategic initiatives Develop and manage project plans, governance structures, implementation activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables Establish and lead the GRACS records management and document retention program, including standards, governance, processes, tools, and controls Support execution of the GRACS Data Security Program, including monitoring, reporting, documentation, and governance Focus on sensitive data transfers and related compliance requirements Collaborate with business process owners to develop, maintain, and assess privacy impact assessments and compliance documentation Coordinate annual privacy assessments and remediation activities across GRACS Ensure third-party due diligence processes are completed, documented, monitored, and renewed for global and U.S.-based vendors and service providers Drive continuous improvement of governance, compliance, and operational processes Provide leadership communications, metrics, and status reporting Partner with stakeholders across GRACS and enterprise functions including Information Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and Corporate Security Requirements Minimum 15+ years’ experience in project management, systems management and/or regulatory-related experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience Excellent facilitation, complex project management, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills Experience in compliance, governance, privacy, data security, records management, or quality management systems Ability to translate business requirements into practical execution plans and measurable outcomes Strong stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills Experience working in a global, highly regulated environment preferred Ability to lead multiple priorities and drive executionAbility to lead by influence in matrix organizational structures Process Management Knowledge, e.g. Green Belt Good interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbal and written Good negotiation skills with internal stakeholders Strong analytical skills and ability to extensively analyze business processes and workflows Change Management knowledge and experience preferred Lean Six Sigma and Change Management Certification preferred Project management knowledge, application, and PMI/PMP Certification preferred No visa sponsorship 10% travel Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in project management, compliance, and governance within highly regulated environments, with a strong focus on data security and records management. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement in operational processes. Highest-signal resume keywords Project Management Compliance Governance Data Security Records Management Stakeholder Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Project Management Governance Structures Data Security Program Records Management Privacy Impact Assessments Process Management Analytical Skills Change Management Continuous Improvement Risk Management Soft Skills Facilitation Skills Problem-Solving Skills Written Communication Verbal Communication Negotiation Skills Certifications & Qualifications Lean Six Sigma Certification Change Management Certification PMI/PMP Certification Industry Keywords Regulatory Compliance Sensitive Data Transfers Global Environment Third-Party Due Diligence Operational Processes #J-18808-Ljbffr