Manager, Privacy Technology

Job Summary:

BDO helps multinational organizations address complex privacy, data protection, and cyber risk challenges through the strength of its global network, deep subject-matter experience, and technology-enabled solutions. Using a client-focused and agile approach, the Manager, Privacy Technology works closely with clients to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage privacy and data-related risks across their organizations.

This role supports the design and implementation of comprehensive privacy and data governance programs that respond to evolving global regulatory requirements while aligning with business objectives. The Manager may contribute across all areas of a privacy and data protection program and partners directly with clients to deliver practical, strategic, and scalable solutions.

Job Duties:

* Leads implementation and configuration of privacy technology solutions for client privacy programs
* Works with clients to operationalize requirements for, maintaining a data inventory, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data subject rights requests, and implementing consent solutions
* Supports Consent Management Platform (CMP) related projects which may include solution implementation, testing, and remediation of issues
* Conducts client interviews and maturity assessments to identify privacy risks, control gaps, and technology enablement opportunities
* Develops and enhances privacy policies, notices, procedures, and governance documentation aligned with US and global regulatory requirements
* Monitors privacy regulatory developments and translates requirements into program and technology changes
* Manages project teams, timelines, budgets, and deliverable quality across multiple concurrent engagements
* Translates business and regulatory requirements into configured workflows, forms, automation, and reporting
* Works within hybrid delivery models, specifically working within them in blended resource pools, (i.e. client resources, BDO resources, and third-party vendors)
* Communicates status, issues, and priorities to client stakeholders and leadership
* Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Supervises the workload of Seniors and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed
* Ensures Seniors and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes
* Evaluates the performance of Seniors and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
* Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Seniors and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance
* Acts as mentor to Seniors and Associates, as appropriate
* Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:
* Bachelor's Degree, required; focus in Data Privacy, Computer Science or Cybersecurity, preferred

Experience:
* Five (5) or more years of experience in professional services or consulting engagements with a focus on managing projects for privacy, or privacy-adjacent field (e.g., information security, IT, or legal), required
* Two (2) or more years' experience using or implementing privacy technology platforms such as OneTrust, DataGrail, BigID, TrustArc, etc., required
* Two (2) or more years of privacy operations experience related to maintaining a data inventory, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data subject rights requests, and implementing consent solutions, required
* Demonstrated consulting, interpersonal and client relationships skills to include managing project teams, timelines and budgets, required

Licenses/Certifications:
* IAPP (CIPT, CIPM, CIPP), ISACA (CDPSE) or other relevant privacy certifications, preferred

Software:
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Visio, required
* Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar project management software, preferred
* Experience with programming concepts and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS and tag managers, preferred
* Experience with or knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies such as Co-Pilot, Open AI, Claude, or other Generative AI, preferred
* Experience in web technologies, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives, preferred

Language:
* N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Executive presence, and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
* Capable of working with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication 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 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
* Capacity 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
* Experience with hybrid delivery models, specifically working within them in blended resource pools (i.e. client resources, BDO resources, and third-party vendors)
* Experience translating business and regulatory requirements into configured workflows, forms, automation, and reporting

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.

National Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Maryland Range: $120,000 - $150,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $120,000 - $150,000