Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Director, Privacy & Data Protection - Exciting Opportunity with BDO

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. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional looking to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals.

As the PDP Director, you will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships, developing new relationships to drive new opportunities, delivering quality work product, managing project teams, and ensuring projects are completed on-time and on-budget. You will also have the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients and collaborate with BDO Member Firms and offshore team members.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies to client C-suite/board
- 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 to clients on various 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
- Ensure clients receive timely, actionable, and thoughtful responses
- Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in BDO and industry events
- Ensure corporate clients receive quality services
- Update customer relationship management for appropriate 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
- Utilize knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans, establish reporting and metrics, and provide regular updates
- Participate in and conduct various meetings and interviews related to business, legal, IT, privacy, and governance
- Proofread and edit executive reports prior to presenting to prospects and existing clients
- Manage client and BDO Partner expectations
- Mentor team members and ensure quality work product and BDO standards are consistently applied
- Manage multiple large, complex, and potentially long-term engagements and clients
- Manage client expectations at all levels of the organization
- Support the Data Protection Officer for clients, as required
- Develop and manage project budgets, review invoices, and ensure timely delivery
- Act as a leader and maintain a professional, positive attitude
- Manage a team of professionals on a project or regional basis
- Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Ensure team members are trained on relevant software, practice tools, and processes
- Evaluate team members' performance and assist in setting goals and objectives for professional development
- Provide periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations in accordance with Firm guidance
- Act as a mentor to team members, as appropriate

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 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
- 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
- Multilingual capabilities preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

- Executive presence and ability to act as primary ,000 in California, Colorado, NYC/Long Island/Westchester, and Washington.

About BDO:

At BDO, we value individuality and offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is focused on making meaningful connections and approaching interactions with curiosity, while making a positive difference in the world. Our purpose is to help people thrive every day, and we are committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, we share our growth in value with our . team, reflecting our culture that puts people first. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients across the . and in over 160 countries. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion, empowering our team members to explore their full potential, and celebrating innovation and ingenuity.

Join our team and become a part of a culture focused on resilience, sustainability, and making a positive impact.

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

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Flexibility, opportunities for advancement, ESOP, comprehensive compensation, Total Rewards, diverse perspectives, empowerment, talent, industry knowledge, resources, commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability.

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Data protection, privacy, global solutions, client relationships, project management, cross-selling, compliance, budget management, team management, leadership, training, performance evaluations, software proficiency, multilingual, executive presence, up-selling, communication, presentation, analytical, organizational, deadline-driven, relationship building, team environment, professional development, flexibility, advancement, culture, making meaningful connections, curiosity, positive difference, assurance, tax, advisory, ESOP, retirement plan, financial well-being, Total Rewards, middle market, ingenuity, innovation, resilience, sustainability, equal opportunity.

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

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting their application materials to the contact person listed.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Master’s, Juris Doctorate, or MBA preferred.

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