[Hiring] VP, Global Privacy - Data Protection Officer @Saviynt

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Global Privacy Leader to serve as our Data Protection Officer. The candidate will lead a modern data privacy program across AI infrastructure, cloud and SaaS platforms. This role is critical in ensuring the organization remains compliant with global and regional data protection regulations, while fostering a culture of privacy excellence across all operations.

• Lead a modern data privacy program across AI infrastructure, cloud and SaaS platforms.
• Design, implement, and evolve a scalable global data privacy framework based on ISO 27701 and other international standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on current and emerging global and regional privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, DPDP, PDPA, and APPI.
• Oversee and maintain certification and compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF).
• Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new and existing high-risk products, vendors, and internal processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product and other cross-functional teams to ensure that privacy controls are appropriately incorporated into the Product or other business applications.
• Lead the privacy component of external audits (SOC2, ISO) and represent Saviynt’s privacy posture during customer-facing due diligence and security reviews.
• Partner with the Legal team to draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and privacy related clauses in vendor and customer contracts.
• Evaluate the privacy practices of third-party processors to ensure they meet Saviynt’s data protection requirements.
• Participate in Incident Response efforts and drive privacy related impact assessments, and other related response actions.
• Ability to translate complex regulations and legal mandates into clear, actionable guidance for product managers and engineers to consume.
• Establish and operate a Privacy Incident Reporting and Response process to address any Privacy incidents that might occur in various geographic regions.
• Oversee the end-to-end process for Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and the "Right to be Forgotten" across all jurisdictions.
• Build and deliver high-impact privacy awareness programs tailored to different departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Information Security, Data Protection, or a related field.
• Extensive progressive experience in data privacy, data protection, or legal compliance or related areas.
• Multiple years in a senior leadership role managing global privacy programs preferably in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
• Proven track record of managing cross-border data transfer mechanisms and navigating conflicting regional privacy laws.
• Ability to translate complex regulations and legal mandates into clear, actionable guidance for product managers and engineers to consume.
• Experience presenting privacy roadmaps and security postures to enterprise-level customers and stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk appetite versus regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Impact: Your work will directly influence our data privacy strategy and shape how we protect critical information across industries worldwide.
• Growth: Be part of a fast-growing company with immense opportunities for professional development, leadership roles, and global exposure.
• Innovation: Work in an environment where your ideas matter, and you can contribute to cutting-edge solutions that are setting new industry standards.
• Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and your contributions are recognized.

Company Description

At Saviynt, we’re more than just a growing company—we’re a force transforming the identity and access management space. As we rapidly gain traction in the market, we’re redefining how organizations manage security, compliance, and data privacy on a global scale.