Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Day
Job Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Location(s) US-DC-Washington
Job ID 5248

H1: BDO Seeks Director for Privacy & Data Protection Practice in Washington, DC
H2: Join a Thriving Team and Make an Impact as a Subject Matter Expert and Engagement Leader

BDO is seeking a Director to join our thriving Privacy & Data Protection (PDP) Practice in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with data protection and privacy experience to work with both domestic and international clients and professionals. As a Director, you will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships, developing new relationships, and delivering quality work product while managing project teams and ensuring projects are on-time and on-budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver global data protection and privacy strategies for client C-suite/board
Build cross-cultural functionality to operationalize global privacy programs for clients
Manage BDO USA team members and collaborate with BDO Member Firms and offshore team members
Provide detailed information on domestic and global privacy laws to clients
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 clients and introduce other BDO professionals to expand on existing relationships
Ensure timely and thoughtful responses to client inquiries and requests
Build relationships with other BDO professionals and participate in industry events
Update customer relationship management for pipeline reporting
Review client reports and provide feedback to team members
Develop proposals, respond to RFP/RFI’s, and manage agreements according to BDO standards
Utilize client knowledge to develop project plans and provide regular updates
Participate in and conduct interviews and meetings with various departments
Proofread and edit executive reports for clients
Manage client and BDO Partner expectations at all levels
Mentor team members and ensure consistent work product and BDO standards throughout engagements
Manage multiple large, complex engagements and clients
Support Data Protection Officer for clients
Develop and manage project budgets and review invoices
Act as a leader and maintain a positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
Manage a team of professionals and supervise their workload
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Train Sr. Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on relevant software and processes
Evaluate performance and assist in professional development
Deliver performance feedback and evaluations
Act as a mentor to team members

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or Juris Doctorate preferred
10+ years of consulting experience required
3+ years of data protection or privacy experience required
Experience with Fortune 500 clients preferred
5+ years of experience managing large, complex privacy projects required
One or more privacy certifications and technology solutions preferred

Skills and Abilities:

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:

Join BDO for more than just a career, but a place where you will make a positive impact and be valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered around meaningful connections and curiosity. Our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our people, clients, and communities.

As an ESOP company, BDO reflects a culture that puts people first by sharing financially in our growth with our . team. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients in the . and over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is also the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants a stake in the firm’s success and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences by welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, and celebrating innovation and sustainability.

Join our team and make a difference at BDO. Apply today!

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Flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, ESOP company, comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits, diversity and inclusion initiatives, focus on resilience and sustainability.

Multilingual capabilities preferred

Privacy, Data Protection, Global Solutions, Client Relationship Management, Project Management, Cross-Selling, Compliance, Quality Management, Data Privacy Laws, Budget Management, Leadership, Mentoring, Multilingual

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

Interested candidates can apply online through the BDO website or through a job search engine such as Indeed or LinkedIn.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Master's, Juris Doctorate, MBA, 10+ years consulting experience, 3+ years data protection or privacy experience, experience with Fortune 500 clients, 5+ years managing large, complex privacy projects, one or more privacy certifications, proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, knowledge of database systems and software development, executive presence, strong communication and presentation skills, analytical and research skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently and in a team, ability to meet deadlines, ability to build and maintain relationships, ability to encourage a team environment, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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