Program Manager - GDPR

Program Manager - GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager - GDPR & Data Privacy Compliance to lead enterprise-wide privacy initiatives and ensure compliance with global data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and emerging AI governance frameworks . The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing privacy programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing privacy controls, and driving compliance across technology and business organizations.

This role requires expertise in program management, data privacy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement , with the ability to balance legal requirements and business objectives while supporting privacy-by-design practices throughout the product lifecycle.

Experience Required

• 8-10+ Years of experience in Program Management, Data Privacy, Compliance, or Information Security
• Experience managing enterprise privacy or regulatory compliance programs
• Experience in Technology, SaaS, Cloud, or AI environments is preferred

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of enterprise privacy and compliance programs.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage multiple cross-functional privacy initiatives simultaneously.
• Track program progress and communicate status to executive stakeholders.

Data Privacy & Compliance

• Implement and maintain privacy frameworks aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy regulations .
• Drive Privacy by Design principles throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct and facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) .
• Develop and maintain:
  • Data Inventories
  • Data Flow Maps
  • Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) , audits, and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor privacy incidents and ensure timely escalation, investigation, and resolution.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Legal, Security, Engineering, Product, Compliance, and Business teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for privacy initiatives.
• Balance legal, compliance, and business priorities while ensuring regulatory adherence.

Governance & Risk Management

• Support enterprise data governance initiatives.
• Develop privacy policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor evolving privacy regulations and AI governance requirements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with global privacy obligations.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver privacy awareness and training programs.
• Promote privacy-first culture across the organization.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and best practices.

Required Technical Skills

Program & Project Management

• Program Management
• Project Management
• Agile
• Scrum
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance

Data Privacy

• GDPR
• CCPA
• Global Privacy Regulations
• Data Protection
• Privacy Compliance
• Privacy by Design
• Data Privacy Frameworks
• Data Governance

Privacy Operations

• Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
• Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR)
• Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Data Flow Mapping
• Data Inventory Management
• Privacy Incident Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Security & Compliance

• Information Security
• Risk Management Frameworks
• Compliance Audits
• AI Governance
• AI Regulatory Compliance

Preferred Skills

• AI Governance
• Responsible AI
• SaaS Platforms
• Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Information Security
• ISO 27001
• SOC 2
• NIST
• Privacy Engineering
• Security Risk Assessments