Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day Shift
Job Traveling No

Director, Privacy & Data Protection - Join the Thriving PDP Practice at BDO!

Introduction:

Join BDO, a leading global accounting and advisory firm, as a Director in the Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients, while providing global solutions for their data protection and privacy needs. As a subject matter expert and engagement leader, you will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, developing new opportunities, and ensuring quality work product is delivered on-time and on-budget.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Director of PDP, you will be responsible for:

Developing global data protection and privacy strategies for client C-suite/board
Building cross-cultural functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
Managing project teams and ensuring BDO projects are on-time and on-budget
Providing detailed information to clients on domestic and global privacy laws
Establishing new relationships to drive new opportunities for BDO
Complying with BDO’s Quality Risk Management, Data Protection, and other Frameworks
Managing and maintaining relationships with client professionals
Ensuring clients receive timely and thoughtful responses to inquiries
Building relationships with other BDO professionals and cross-selling into different industries and services
Updating CRM to ensure accurate pipeline reporting
Reviewing client reports and providing feedback to team members
Developing proposals and responding to RFPs/RFIs
Utilizing knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans
Conducting interviews and meetings with various business units
Proofreading and editing executive reports
Mentoring team members to ensure consistency and BDO standards are applied
Managing multiple large, complex, and long-term engagements
Managing client expectations at all levels
Supporting the Data Protection Officer for clients
Developing and managing project budgets
Acting as a leader and maintaining a professional attitude towards clients and firm personnel
Managing a team of professionals
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As the Director, you will also have supervisory responsibilities, including:

Ensuring team members are trained on relevant software and processes
Evaluating performance and providing feedback to team members
Acting as a mentor to team members

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required
Master’s, Juris Doctorate, or MBA, preferred

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience, required
Three (3) or more years of data protection or privacy experience, required
Experience working with Fortune 500 clients, preferred
Five (5) or more years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects, required

License/Certification:

One (1) or more of the following privacy certifications, required:
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE or other privacy certifications
OneTrust, TrustArc, or other privacy enabled technology solutions, preferred

Software:

OneTrust, BigID, and other privacy and GRC software
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills, required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Visio, required
Knowledge of database systems, software development lifecycle, and technology company operations, preferred

Language:

Multilingual capabilities (read, speak, and/or write), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Executive presence
Ability to up-sell
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Solid organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work independently or within a group
Ability to meet project deadlines
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Ability to encourage a team environment and contribute to professional development

Salary Information:

Individual salaries offered to candidates are determined after consideration of factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. The salary range for this position is as follows:

California: $200,000 - $225,000
Colorado: $200,000 - $225,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $200,000 - $225,000
Washington: $200,000 - $225,000

About BDO:

Join BDO, where you will find more than just a career. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. Our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do.

We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This qualified retirement plan offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients and employees, and we pride ourselves on welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members to explore their full potential, and celebrating innovation and sustainability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Click here to find out more!

Apply now to join the thriving PDP Practice at BDO and make a positive impact in the world!

Flexible work arrangements, advancement opportunities, ESOP, comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits, retirement plan, employee stock ownership, financial well-being, diverse perspectives, talent development, industry knowledge, resources, quality work, sustainability, resilience, innovation

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Data protection, privacy, subject matter expertise, engagement leadership, global solutions, cross-culture functionality, privacy operations, project management, relationship management, compliance, quality risk management, data protection frameworks, client services, cross-selling, presentations, mentoring, team management, budget management, performance evaluation, software proficiency, multilingual capabilities, executive presence, up-selling, communication, analytical skills, organizational skills, teamwork, relationship building, flexibility, advancement opportunities, cultural diversity, sustainability, resilience, innovation

Bachelor's degree required, Master's/Juris Doctorate/MBA preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree required, Master's/Juris Doctorate/MBA preferred

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