Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Director, Privacy & Data Protection - BDO is seeking a Director to join their thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader. This role offers the opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals, and provides global solutions for clients' data protection and privacy needs. The Director will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, developing new opportunities, delivering quality work product, managing project teams, and ensuring projects are on-time and on-budget. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement and a focus on personal and professional development.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies to client C-suite/board
- Build cross-cultural functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
- Develop and deliver privacy operations program plans for global corporate clients
- Manage team members and collaborate with other firms and offshore team members
- Provide detailed information to clients on various domestic and global privacy laws, including CCPA, CPRA, PIPL, GDPR, LGPD, and PIPEDA
- Guide and advise team members on project budget and scheduling
- Establish new relationships to drive opportunities for the company
- Comply with quality risk management, data protection, and other frameworks to ensure consistency in service delivery
- Manage and maintain relationships with client professionals and introduce other BDO professionals to expand on existing relationships
- Oversee day-to-day project requirements and on-site/remote team members
- Ensure timely and thoughtful responses to client inquiries and requests
- Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in industry events as a subject matter expert
- Ensure high-quality services for corporate clients
- Update customer relationship management systems for accurate pipeline reporting
- Review and provide feedback on executive reports for clients
- Develop proposals, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and manage Master Service Agreements and engagement letters according to BDO standards
- Use knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans, establish reporting and metrics, and provide regular updates to clients
- Participate in meetings and interviews with various departments and stakeholders as needed
- Proofread and edit executive reports before presenting to prospects and clients
- Manage client and partner expectations at all levels
- Mentor team members to ensure consistent quality of work and adherence to BDO standards
- Manage multiple large, complex, and potentially long-term engagements and clients
- Manage client expectations, including presenting to senior level executives in person
- Support the Data Protection Officer for clients as needed
- Develop and manage project budgets, review invoices, and ensure timely delivery
- Act as a leader and maintain a positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
- Supervise workload of team members and review work product as needed

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required, Master's, Juris Doctorate, or MBA preferred
- 10+ years of consulting experience, with 3+ years in data protection or privacy
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients preferred
- 5+ years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects required
- One or more privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE) required, OneTrust or TrustArc experience preferred
- Experience with privacy and GRC software, specifically OneTrust and BigID
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills required, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of database systems preferred
- Multilingual capabilities preferred

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Opportunities for advancement and personal/professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact employees, clients, and communities

About BDO:

BDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization with a global presence in over 160 countries. BDO's purpose is to help people thrive every day, and this is reflected in their culture of making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and valuing individuality. BDO is an ESOP company, reflecting their commitment to putting people first and sharing financially in the firm's growth with their . team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to diverse clients and are dedicated to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value.

Join the team at BDO and find more than just a career - find a place where your work is impactful and you are valued for your unique perspective and contributions. Apply now to be a part of a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to helping clients take business as usual to better than usual.

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Flexibility, opportunities for advancement, culture of making meaningful connections, approach of curiosity, being true to oneself, positive difference in the world, ESOP company, comprehensive compensation, Total Rewards benefits, financial well-being, annual allocation to ESOP, fully funded by BDO, industry knowledge and experience, diverse perspectives, empowerment, talent, ingenuity, innovation, resilience, sustainability.

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Data protection, privacy, client relationship management, project management, cross-selling, budget management, team management, proposal development, performance evaluation, executive presence, up-selling, communication, presentation, analytical skills, organizational skills, multitasking, relationship building, professional development, compliance, information security, risk management, software proficiency, language proficiency, leadership, financial management, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), middle market, diversity and inclusion, innovation, sustainability.

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

Interested candidates can apply through the BDO website or through a job posting platform.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree required, Master's, Juris Doctorate, or MBA preferred. Ten or more years of consulting experience required, with at least three years of experience in data protection or privacy. Experience working with Fortune 500 clients preferred. Five or more years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects required. One or more privacy certifications (such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE) required. Experience with privacy enabled technology solutions (such as OneTrust or TrustArc) preferred.

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