Director, Privacy & Data Protection

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Shift Daytime
Locations 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Washington, DC, United States
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Level Director
Department: Privacy & Data Protection
Travel Required Yes



Director, Privacy & Data Protection:

H1: Join BDO as a Director in our thriving Privacy & Data Protection Practice!
H2: Lead global data protection and privacy strategies for clients and drive new opportunities for the firm.

Job Duties:

- Develop and deliver data protection and privacy strategies for client C-suite/board
- Build cross-cultural functionality for clients to operationalize global privacy programs
- Manage project teams and ensure timely and quality work product for clients
- Establish new relationships to drive new opportunities for BDO
- Comply with BDO’s Quality Risk Management, Data Protection, and other Frameworks
- Manage and maintain relationships with clients and BDO professionals
- Mentor team members and ensure consistency in work product and BDO standards
- Manage multiple large, complex and potentially long-term engagements and clients
- Act as a leader and maintain a positive attitude towards clients and firm personnel
- Develop and manage project budgets and deliver timely invoices
- Support the Data Protection Officer for clients, as required
- Participate in and conduct business unit, legal, IT, privacy, and governance interviews and meetings
- Act as primary contact on assigned engagements and up-sell after the first engagement

Supervisory Responsibilities:

- Train and evaluate performance of team members and provide periodic feedback
- Act as mentor to team members as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or Juris Doctorate preferred
- 10+ years of consulting experience and 3+ years of data protection or privacy experience required
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients preferred
- One or more privacy certifications and experience with privacy enabled technology solutions preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Suite required, knowledge of database systems and software development preferred
- Executive presence and ability to up-sell after first engagement
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and client personnel

Salary Information:

- Individual salaries offered are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography
- California Range: $200,000 - $225,000
- Colorado Range: $200,000 - $225,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $225,000
- Washington Range: $200,000 - $225,000

About BDO:

- BDO’s purpose is to help people thrive every day, reflected in their culture and employee benefits
- BDO is an ESOP company, sharing financially in their growth with their . team
- BDO offers assurance, tax, and advisory services for clients globally
- BDO is committed to diversity, empowering team members, and celebrating innovation and sustainability

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Click here to find out more!

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
- Job Shift: Daytime
- Locations: 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Washington, DC, United States
- Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Job Level: Director
- Department: Privacy & Data Protection
- Travel Required: Yes

Not specified

Flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, ESOP company, comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits, annual allocation to ESOP, diverse perspectives, empowerment, talent recognition, innovation, focus on resilience and sustainability.

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Communication, Leadership, Project Management, Relationship Building, Cross-Cultural Functionality, Budget Management, Team Management, Report Writing, Proposal Development, Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Data Privacy Laws, Global Solutions, Software Proficiency

Bachelor's degree (required), Master's/Juris Doctorate/MBA (preferred)

Interested candidates can apply through BDO's website or through a job search platform.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree (required), Master's/Juris Doctorate/MBA (preferred)

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