Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day
Job Traveling Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Description Director, Privacy & Data Protection
Job Location(s) US-DC-Washington
Company BDO
Department Consulting
Requirements Bachelor's Degree, Master's, Juris Doctorate, or MBA preferred, 10+ years of consulting experience, 3+ years of data protection or privacy experience, one or more privacy certifications, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of privacy and GRC software.



BDO is seeking a Director to join our thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader. This is an exciting position for a professional looking to work with domestic and international clients and professionals. As a Director, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing client relationships, managing project teams, and ensuring timely and quality delivery of work. You will also have the opportunity to build cross-cultural functionality for clients and provide global solutions for their data protection and privacy needs.

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- Join a Thriving Practice as a Director, Privacy & Data Protection
- Work with Domestic and International Clients and Professionals
- Lead Global Data Protection and Privacy Strategies for Clients
- Mentor and Manage Project Teams for Timely and Quality Delivery
- Build Cross-Cultural Functionality and Provide Global Solutions
- Valued for Your Individuality and Make Meaningful Connections at BDO
- Share in the Firm's Success with Our ESOP Program
- Commitment to Delivering Exceptional Experiences for Middle Market Leaders
- Empower Team Members to Explore Their Full Potential
- Celebrating Ingenuity and Innovation to Transform Our Business
- Focus on Resilience and Sustainability to Positively Impact Our Communities
- Comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Benefits Offerings
- Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability/Vets

In Summary:

- BDO is seeking a Director to join their PDP Practice as a subject matter expert and engagement leader
- The PDP Director will be responsible for maintaining and developing client relationships, managing project teams, and ensuring timely and quality delivery of work
- This is an exciting opportunity to work with domestic and international clients and professionals
- The PDP Director will lead global data protection and privacy strategies for clients, build cross-cultural functionality, and provide global solutions
- Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of consulting experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and privacy/GRC software
- BDO offers a culture centered around meaningful connections, individuality, and making a positive difference in the world
- Employees also have the opportunity to share in the firm's success through their ESOP program
- BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences for middle market leaders and empowering team members to explore their full potential
- They celebrate ingenuity and innovation and focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact their communities
- BDO is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

job duties:

develops and delivers global data protection and privacy strategies to client c-suite/board
builds cross-culture functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
develops and delivers privacy operations program plans for global corporate clients
manages bdo usa team members and collaborates with bdo member firms and offshore team members
provides detailed level information to clients around ccpa, cpra, pipl, gdpr, lgpd, pipeda among other domestic and global privacy laws
guides and advises team members around project budget and scheduling
establishes new relationships to drive new opportunities to bdo
complies with bdo’s quality risk management, data protection, and other frameworks to ensure consistency across service delivery
manages and maintains relationships with client professionals, and introduces other bdo professionals to expand on existing relationships
manages the day-to-day project requirements, as well as the on-site and/or remote team
ensures clients receive timely, actionable and thoughtful responses to questions, data subject requests, or supervisory authority inquiries
builds relationships with other bdo professionals, cross-sells into different industries and services, and participates in bdo and industry events where subject matter expertise is requested
ensures corporate clients are provided quality level services
updates appropriate customer relationship management to ensure appropriate pipeline reporting
reviews client executive reports, and provides feedback to team members
develops proposals, responds to rfp/rfi’s and ensures master service agreements and engagement letters are managed according to bdo standards
utilizes knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans, establish reporting and metrics, and provide client with regular updates
participates in and conducts business unit, legal, it, privacy, and governance interviews and meetings, as needed
proofreads and edits executive reports, prior to presenting to prospects and existing clients
manages bdo client and bdo partner expectations at all levels
mentors team members to ensure quality of work product is consistent throughout client engagements, and bdo standards are applied for every engagement
manages multiple large, complex and potentially long-term engagements and clients
manages client expectations at all levels of the organization, including supporting in-person presentations to senior level executives
support the data protection officer for clients, as required
develops and manages project budgets, reviews invoices for consistency, and ensures that invoices are delivered in a timely manner
acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel
manages a team of professionals on a project or regional basis
other duties as required
supervises the workload of sr. managers, managers, senior associates, and associates, as appropriate


qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities:

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(s)/certification(s):

one (1) 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 the use of microsoft office suite, especially visio, required, including office 365, onedrive, and sharepoint, preferred
knowledge of database systems, software development lifecycle, and technology company operations, preferred

language(s):

multilingual capabilities (read, speak, and/or write), preferred

other knowledge, skills, & abilities:

executive presence, with the ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
ability to up-sell after the first engagement
excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills
strong analytical and advanced research skills related to industry trends, market competition and technology
solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and with clients
ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel



individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography

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