Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Director, Privacy & Data Protection - Exciting Opportunity with BDO


BDO, a leading global accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Director to join their thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice. This role offers the opportunity to work with both domestic and international clients, providing global solutions for their data protection and privacy needs. The Director will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, developing new opportunities, managing project teams, and ensuring quality work product for clients. This is an exciting position for a professional with a passion for privacy and data protection.

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
- Establish new relationships to drive new opportunities for BDO
- Ensure compliance with BDO's Quality Risk Management, Data Protection, and other Frameworks
- Manage and maintain relationships with client professionals and introduce other BDO professionals
- Ensure timely, thoughtful responses to client inquiries
- Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in industry events
- Develop proposals, respond to RFP/RFIs, and manage Master Service Agreements and engagement letters
- Utilize knowledge of client needs to develop project and resource plans and provide regular updates
- Mentor team members and ensure consistent quality work product throughout engagements
- Manage multiple large, complex, and long-term engagements and clients
- Act as a leader and maintain a professional, positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
- Support Data Protection Officer for clients, as needed
- Develop and manage project budgets and review invoices for consistency
- Act as a mentor to team members
- Supervise the workload of assigned team members

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required, Master's or other advanced degree preferred
- Ten or more years of consulting experience required
- Three or more years of data protection or privacy experience required
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients preferred
- Five or more years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects required
- One or more privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE) required
- Experience with privacy enabled technology solutions (OneTrust, TrustArc) preferred

Skills and Abilities:

- Executive presence with the 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, but a place where your work is impactful and your individuality is valued.
- Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for advancement available.
- Culture centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself.
- Purpose of helping people thrive every day is 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, reflecting a culture that puts people first and shares financially in growth with . team.
- Provides assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients in the . and over 160 countries globally.
- First large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Qualified retirement plan offering participants a stake in the firm's success and unique opportunity to enhance financial well-being.
- ESOP is a compelling addition to comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
- Committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives and helping companies achieve better than usual results.
- Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of professionals and clients.
- Empowering team members to explore their full potential.
- Talented team with varying skills, knowledge, and experience to proactively help clients navigate complex challenges and opportunities.
- Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform business and help clients do the same.
- Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact people, clients, and communities.

BDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

To find out more about BDO, click here.

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

Not specified

Flexible work arrangements, advancement opportunities, ESOP company, comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits, annual allocation to ESOP, equal opportunity employer

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Data protection, privacy, subject matter expert, engagement leader, global solutions, client relationships, project management, team management, compliance, risk management, privacy laws, cross-selling, presentations, budget management, proposal development, performance evaluations, training, software proficiency, executive presence, analytical skills, organizational skills, multi-tasking, relationship building, team building

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree (MBA, JD) preferred

Interested candidates can apply through the BDO website or by contacting the designated contact person.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, preferred Master's degree (MBA, JD), 10+ years of consulting experience, 3+ years of data protection or privacy experience, experience working with Fortune 500 clients, 5+ years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects, one or more privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE), proficiency in privacy software (OneTrust, TrustArc), proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint), knowledge of database systems and software development lifecycle, multilingual capabilities (preferred)

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