Role Description
We are seeking a Global Privacy Program Director with 7+ years of relevant privacy experience to coordinate day-to-day privacy program operations and implementation under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, Global Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Governance Officer; Chief Privacy Officer. This full-time role requires a highly responsive, prepared, technology-aware, and business-oriented privacy professional who can translate privacy strategy, regulatory obligations, emerging AI requirements, and leadership priorities into practical controls, policies, workflows, notices, and operating guidance across the United States, EMEA, and other global markets.
The Director, Global Privacy Program will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Global Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Governance Officer; Chief Privacy Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day program operations, operational delivery, and cross-functional implementation, with program direction, strategy, executive reporting, final risk decisions, and enterprise privacy accountability retained by the Chief Privacy Officer.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Consilio’s global privacy and data-protection program in alignment with the strategy, priorities, and risk direction set by the Chief Privacy Officer.
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Implement privacy governance processes, decision records, escalation pathways, and accountability mechanisms approved by the Chief Privacy Officer.
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Operate with a high degree of independence on day-to-day program execution, using sound judgment to prioritize work and escalate material issues to the Chief Privacy Officer.
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Provide practical program support and operational guidance on GDPR, UK GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, and other global privacy and data protection requirements.
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Assist in tracking privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data-governance developments and prepare practical recommendations for review and direction by the Chief Privacy Officer.
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Apply emerging AI laws, regulations, and company AI governance requirements to privacy program activities.
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Partner closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, Product, Operations, Sales, HR, and client-facing teams to embed privacy-by-design into new products and services.
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Maintain, refresh, and mature core privacy program elements on an ongoing basis.
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Identify opportunities to automate privacy operations where practical.
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Develop and maintain global privacy policies, procedures, playbooks, templates, training, and communications.
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Support operational privacy risk review in commercial, client, vendor, supplier, and technology matters.
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Support privacy incident readiness and response by partnering with Legal, Security, and business stakeholders.
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Maintain privacy program metrics, dashboards, control testing, remediation plans, and risk reporting inputs.
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Support regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and information requests.
Qualifications
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Minimum 7+ years of relevant privacy, data protection, compliance, technology law, and/or privacy operations experience.
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Deep, practical knowledge of GDPR is required, along with familiarity with UK GDPR, EMEA privacy requirements, U.S. state privacy laws, and international transfer requirements.
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IAPP certification strongly preferred, including CIPP/E and/or CIPP/US; CIPM, CIPT, or other recognized privacy, data protection, or security certifications are a plus.
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D., equivalent legal qualification, or comparable advanced privacy, compliance, or technology credential preferred.
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Excellent drafting, communication, and training skills.
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Strong business judgment and professional presence.
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Working familiarity with AI governance concepts and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
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Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and enforcement trends.
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Experience supporting interactions with privacy, data protection, or other relevant regulators.
Key Experience
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Significant experience improving and managing day-to-day privacy program operations.
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Experience building, scaling, maintaining, or materially improving privacy program components.
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Demonstrated experience supporting EMEA operations and stakeholders.
Consilio’s True North Values
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Client Experience: We listen for the “why,” clearly define success, maintain accountability, and go the extra distance to create moments that matter.
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Collaboration: We treat everyone with respect, welcome diverse views, and partner across geographies, generations, and teams.
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Innovation: We are always curious, challenge the status quo, and build for the future.
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Grit: We focus on what matters, work with passion and persistence, and deliver results we’re proud of.
Company Description
Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.