Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day Shift
Job Description BDO is seeking a Director to join our Privacy & Data Protection Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader. This position offers the opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals, providing global solutions for data protection and privacy needs. The Director will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships, developing new relationships to drive new opportunities for the firm, and managing project teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of quality work product.

Job Title: Director, Privacy & Data Protection
Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 (Range varies by location)
Job Category: Generalist
Job Schedule: Full time, Day Shift
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Identification: 5248
Posting Date: 04/30/2024, 02:10 AM
Apply Before: 04/30/2025, 02:10 AM

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 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 to ensure consistency across service delivery
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 teams
Ensure timely and thoughtful responses to client inquiries and requests
Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in industry events
Ensure quality services for corporate clients
Update customer relationship management for pipeline reporting
Review and provide feedback on client executive reports
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 meetings
Proofread and edit executive reports
Manage client and partner expectations at all levels
Mentor team members and ensure consistent quality of work product
Manage multiple large, complex and potentially long-term engagements and clients
Support Data Protection Officer for clients, as required
Develop and manage project budgets and review invoices
Act as a leader and maintain a professional attitude towards clients and firm personnel
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 and processes
Evaluate performance and assist in professional development of team members
Deliver periodic performance feedback and evaluations
Act as mentor to team members

Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of consulting experience, required
Three (3) or more years of data protection or privacy experience, required
Experience working with Fortune 500 clients, preferred
Five (5) or more years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects, required

License/Certification:

One (1) or more privacy certifications, required
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, required, including Office 365, OneDrive, and SharePoint, preferred
Knowledge of database systems, software development lifecycle, and technology company operations, preferred

Language(s):

Multilingual capabilities, preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on engagements
Ability to up-sell after first engagement
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines
Ability to multitask and work independently or in a group
Deadline-driven and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels and build strong relationships
Ability to contribute to professional development of team members

About BDO:

BDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization with a global presence
BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients in the . and over 160 countries
BDO is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, reflecting a culture that puts people first and shares growth in value with . team members
BDO offers flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered around meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference in the world
BDO focuses on resilience and sustainability to positively impact people, clients, and communities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

To find out more, visit our website at .

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Flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits.

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Data protection, privacy, cross-cultural functionality, project management, relationship building, compliance, leadership, mentorship, budget management, software proficiency, analytical skills, communication, presentation, organizational skills, time management, teamwork, relationship management, up-selling, research, problem solving, resilience, sustainability.

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

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