Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

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Job Shift Day
Job Description Director, Privacy & Data Protection - BDO is seeking a Director to join BDO’s thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice as a data protection and privacy subject matter expert and engagement leader. BDO’s PDP practice provides global solutions for our clients to address their data protection and privacy needs. This is an exciting position for a professional that would like to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals.

H1: Join BDO's Thriving PDP Practice as Director, Privacy & Data Protection

H2: Exciting Opportunity to Work with Domestic and International Clients and Professionals

Summary:

BDO is seeking a Director to join the thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader. This position offers the opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals. The Director will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, developing new opportunities, and ensuring quality work product for clients. This position also involves managing project teams and adhering to BDO's quality and risk management frameworks.

Key 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
- 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 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
- Ensure timely and thoughtful responses to client questions and requests
- Build relationships with other BDO professionals, cross-sell into different industries and services, and participate in BDO and industry events
- Update customer relationship management for appropriate pipeline reporting
- Review 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 and conduct interviews and meetings with various business units, legal, IT, privacy, and governance teams
- Proofread and edit executive reports before presenting them to prospects and clients
- Manage client and BDO Partner expectations at all levels
- Mentor team members to ensure consistent quality work product and adherence to BDO standards
- Manage multiple large and complex engagements and clients
- Support the Data Protection Officer for clients as required
- Develop and manage project budgets and review invoices for consistency and timely delivery
- Act as a leader and maintain a professional and positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
- Manage a team of professionals on a project or regional basis

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Ensure training of Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on relevant software, tools, and processes
- Evaluate performance of Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates and assist in their professional development
- Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations in accordance with Firm guidance
- Mentor Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates 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

Certifications and Skills:

- One or more privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE) required
- Experience with OneTrust, TrustArc, or other privacy enabled technology solutions preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Suite required, knowledge of database systems and software development preferred
- Multilingual capabilities preferred

Other Requirements:

- Executive presence and 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:

- BDO offers more than just a career, it offers a place where your work is impactful and your individuality is valued
- Flexibility and opportunities for advancement are available
- Culture centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself
- Purpose of helping people thrive every day at the heart of everything BDO does
- Focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for people, clients, and communities
- Proud to be an ESOP company, sharing financial growth with . team members
- Provides assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients across the . and in over 160 countries through global organization
- First large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Offers participants a stake in the firm's

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ESOP, flexible work arrangements, opportunities for advancement, comprehensive compensation and employee benefits

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Data protection, privacy subject matter expert, engagement leader, global solutions, domestic and international clients, client relationships, new opportunities, quality work product, project teams, on-time and on-budget, data protection strategies, privacy operations, cross-selling, compliance, project management, relationship management, mentoring, team management, team building, budget management, proposal development, client presentations, team development, software proficiency, market research, analytical skills, organizational skills, communication skills, multi-tasking, deadline-driven, relationship building, executive presence, up-selling, industry knowledge, sustainability, global perspective, diversity, empowerment, innovation, resilience, quality assurance, tax, advisory services, ESOP, total rewards, talent development, employee benefits, equal opportunity, privacy laws, project budgeting, project scheduling, performance evaluation, career development, client service, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, project management software, database systems, software development lifecycle, technology operations, market competition

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree, 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 below.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, master's degree, Juris Doctorate, or MBA, 10+ years of consulting experience, 3+ years of data protection or privacy experience, experience with Fortune 500 clients, 5+ years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects, one or more privacy certifications, proficiency in OneTrust, TrustArc, or other privacy enabled technology solutions, proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Suite, knowledge of database systems, software development lifecycle, and technology company operations, multilingual capabilities (read, speak, and/or write)

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