Cyber Privacy and Data Protection Manager

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Chicago, IL
Company Grant Thornton
Industry Accounting and Auditing
Experience Level Manager


H1: Cyber Privacy and Data Protection Manager Opportunity with Grant Thornton in Chicago, IL
H2: Join Our Team and Help Clients Transform and Mature Their Privacy Program

Grant Thornton is seeking a Cyber Privacy and Data Protection Manager to join their team in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contribute to their privacy programs through assessment, automation, and process improvement. If you have a passion for privacy and data protection and want to excel in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Responsibilities:

- Adhere to professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality
- Manage multiple engagements and prioritize tasks in a rapidly growing, fast-paced team environment
- Apply knowledge of privacy and data protection trends to identify areas for improvement
- Lead client engagements from start to finish, including planning, directing, and completing assessments, program implementations, and managed services
- Collaborate with senior managers and partners to identify and resolve client issues
- Support business development activities, such as client prospecting and proposal development
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Juris Doctorate, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in a consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
- One or more of the following certifications required: CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or other related certifications
- Deep understanding of global privacy and data protection regulations and frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, ISO, and more
- Experience working with leading privacy regulations to perform assessments and support program implementations
- Experience with privacy tools such as OneTrust, , WireWheel, and BigID
- Strong project management skills and ability to communicate privacy issues to clients of all levels
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed

Salary Information:

- Base salary range for this position in Los Angeles, CA, Bellevue, WA, and New York, NY only: $155,500 - $233,300

About Grant Thornton:

- Grant Thornton believes in making business more personal and building trust into every result, for clients and employees alike.
- The company offers more than just a traditional career in professional services, with opportunities for growth, flexibility, and support.
- Grant Thornton prioritizes work-life integration and offers personalized and comprehensive benefits to recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
- The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, taking action to create an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Next Steps:

- If selected for an interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect.
- Check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know Grant Thornton better at .

Benefits:

- Grant Thornton offers personalized and comprehensive benefits to recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
- Interns and seasonal employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, and paid sick leave.
- Seasonal employees may also be eligible for the company's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan.
- Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Additional Details:

- Grant Thornton is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and considers all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
- The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.
- For Los Angeles applicants, the company will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Not specified

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) savings plan, employee retirement plan, paid sick leave, firm holidays, annual bonus (discretionary), reasonable accommodation (upon request)

Not specified

Privacy program assessment, automation, process re-engineering, managed services, privacy strategy, governance, risk and compliance management, client relationship management, project management, report writing, data protection regulations, privacy technology implementation, business development, team collaboration, client service, communication, problem-solving, time management, travel management

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Juris Doctorate, or related field, Master's degree preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the designated email address.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Juris Doctorate, or related field, Master's degree preferred, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP or other related certifications, minimum 5 years of related work experience, deep understanding of global privacy and data protection regulations and frameworks, experience with privacy assessments and program implementations, experience with privacy technology tools, project management experience, exceptional client service and communication skills, ability to travel as needed

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