Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day
Job Traveling Required Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Status Regular
Department Consulting

BDO is seeking a Director to join our thriving Privacy & Data Protection Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with data protection and privacy experience to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals. The Director will be responsible for developing and delivering global data protection and privacy strategies, building cross-culture functionality for clients, and managing project teams to ensure quality work product is delivered on-time and on-budget. This role also involves establishing new relationships to drive new opportunities for the firm and managing relationships with existing clients to ensure they receive timely and thoughtful responses to their needs. The Director will also have supervisory responsibilities, including training and evaluating team members and acting as a mentor to support their professional development.

Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies for client C-suite/board
Build cross-culture functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
Develop and deliver privacy operations program plans for global corporate clients
Manage BDO USA team members and collaborate with BDO Member Firms and offshore team members
Provide detailed information to clients on domestic and global privacy laws
Guide and advise team members on project budget and scheduling
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 client professionals and introduce other BDO professionals to expand on existing relationships
Manage day-to-day project requirements and on-site/remote team
Ensure timely and thoughtful responses to client questions, data subject requests, and supervisory authority inquiries
Build relationships with other BDO professionals, cross-sell into different industries and services, and participate in BDO and industry events
Provide quality services to corporate clients
Update appropriate customer relationship management for accurate pipeline reporting
Review client executive reports and provide feedback to team members
Develop proposals, respond to RFP/RFI’s, and manage Master Service Agreements and engagement letters according to BDO standards
Utilize knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans, establish reporting and metrics, and provide regular updates to clients
Participate in business unit, legal, IT, privacy, and governance interviews and meetings as needed
Proofread and edit executive reports before presenting to prospects and existing clients
Manage client and BDO Partner expectations at all levels
Mentor team members to ensure consistent quality of work product and adherence to BDO standards
Manage multiple large, complex, and long-term engagements and clients
Manage client expectations at all levels, including supporting in-person presentations to senior-level executives
Support Data Protection Officer for clients as required
Develop and manage project budgets, review invoices for consistency, and ensure timely delivery
Act as a leader and project a professional, positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
Manage a team of professionals on a project or regional basis
Other duties as required
Supervise the workload of Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements and review work product as needed

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

Certifications/Licenses:

One 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; Office 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint preferred
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 with ability to act as primary ,000
Colorado Range: $200,000 - $225,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $225,000
Washington Range: $200,000 - $225,000

About BDO:

More than just a career, find a place where your work is impactful and you are valued for your individuality
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Culture centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself while making a positive difference in the world
Purpose of helping people thrive every day at the heart of everything we do
Focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our

Not specified

Flexibility, opportunities for advancement, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), comprehensive compensation and total rewards benefits, financial planning, stock ownership

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Data protection, privacy, consulting, cross-cultural functionality, project management, relationship building, compliance, quality risk management, budget management, client relationship management, cross-selling, up-selling, verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, multi-tasking, team management, professional development, flexibility, leadership, curiosity, financial planning, assurance, tax, advisory, stock ownership

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

Submit application before April 30, 2025 through the company's website or job portal

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

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