Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day shift
Job Description Director, Privacy & Data Protection

H1: Join BDO's PDP Practice as a Director

H2: Exciting opportunity for a data protection and privacy expert

BDO is seeking a Director to join our thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice. As a data protection and privacy subject matter expert and engagement leader, you will have the opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals.

Bullet Points:

Join BDO's PDP Practice as a Director
Exciting opportunity for a data protection and privacy expert
Work with both domestic and international clients and professionals

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies
Build cross-culture functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
Manage BDO USA team members and collaborate with BDO Member Firms and offshore team members
Provide detailed information on domestic and global privacy laws to clients
Establish new relationships to drive new opportunities for BDO
Comply with BDO's Quality Risk Management, Data Protection, and other Frameworks
Manage and maintain relationships with clients and introduce other BDO professionals
Ensure timely and quality responses to client inquiries and requests
Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in industry events
Update customer relationship management for appropriate pipeline reporting
Review executive reports and provide feedback to team members
Develop proposals and respond to RFP/RFI's
Utilize knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans
Participate in business unit, legal, IT, privacy, and governance meetings
Proofread and edit executive reports
Manage client and BDO Partner expectations at all levels
Mentor team members to ensure consistent quality work product and application of BDO standards
Manage multiple large and complex engagements and clients
Manage client expectations and support in-person presentations to senior executives
Support the Data Protection Officer for clients
Develop and manage project budgets
Act as a leader and maintain a professional, positive attitude
Manage a team of professionals
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Train Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on relevant software and processes
Evaluate performance and assist in professional development for Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates
Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations
Act as mentor to Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's, Juris Doctorate, or MBA preferred
10+ years of consulting experience required
3+ years of data protection or privacy experience required
Experience working with Fortune 500 clients preferred
5+ years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects required
One or more privacy certifications required
OneTrust, TrustArc, or other privacy enabled technology solutions preferred

Skills:

Executive presence
Up-selling abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and clients
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Ability to encourage a team environment and contribute to professional development
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Visio
Knowledge of database systems and software development lifecycle preferred

Language:

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Salary Information:

Individual salaries offered based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography
California Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Colorado Range: $200,000 - $225,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Washington Range: $200,000 - $225,000

About Us:

BDO is a global organization that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients in over 160 countries. We prioritize making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to ourselves while making a positive difference in the world. Our culture is centered around helping people thrive every day and delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

At BDO, we value our people and are committed to their financial well-being. As an ESOP company, we share our financial growth with our . team by offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits package.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives and helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. Our talented team brings varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help our clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities. We celebrate ingenuity and innovation and focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities.

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

Job Info:

Job Identification: 5248
Job Category: Generalist
Posting Date: 04/30/2024, 02:10 AM
Apply Before: 04/30/2025, 02:10 AM
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day shift

Director, Privacy & Data Protection - Exciting Opportunity with BDO's PDP Practice

Join BDO's thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice as a Director, responsible for developing global data protection and privacy strategies for clients while managing project teams and maintaining client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals.

H1: Director, Privacy & Data Protection at BDO
H2: Develop global data protection and privacy strategies for clients

Bullet Points:

Develop global data protection and privacy

Not specified

Flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, financial growth through ESOP, comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Data protection, privacy, subject matter expertise, engagement leadership, global solutions, client relationships, project management, cross-selling, compliance, team management, data privacy laws, budget management, relationship building, performance evaluations, software proficiency, multilingual capabilities, executive presence, up-selling, communication, analytical skills, organizational skills, deadline management, teamwork, professional development, financial planning, assurance, tax, advisory, middle market leadership, diversity, empowerment, ingenuity, innovation, resilience, sustainability

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

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

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Master's/Juris Doctorate/MBA preferred, 10+ years of consulting experience, 3+ years of data protection or privacy experience, experience with Fortune 500 clients preferred, 5+ years of managing large, complex privacy projects

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