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Director of Global Data Privacy
Cummins Inc.Director of Global Data Privacy ensuring compliance and fostering a privacy-first culture at Cummins. Leading the global data privacy program and working with senior leadership on risk and governance.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the global data privacy program.
- Drive end-to-end program delivery, including strategy execution, process design, tooling adoption, and performance management.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, efficiency, and operational scale across privacy processes.
- Establish KPIs, metrics, and program maturity measures to track effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Interpret and operationalize global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other applicable laws) through policies, governance frameworks, and operational controls.
- Lead privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, and control evaluations to proactively identify and mitigate enterprise risk.
- Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal compliance reviews with timely, accurate responses.
- Escalate material privacy risks and provide clear, actionable mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
- Oversee and continuously enhance core privacy operations, including:
- Data inventories, data mapping, and records of processing activities
- DSAR and data subject rights intake, fulfillment, and reporting
- Privacy incident identification, tracking, escalation, and remediation
- Third-party data protection agreements and contract governance
- Drive optimization and effective use of privacy platforms and tooling (e.g., OneTrust) to improve visibility, consistency, and execution.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, legal, HR, and business leadership.
- Embed privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles into systems, products, and enterprise data initiatives.
- Provide guidance on complex and emerging data use cases, including AI, advanced analytics, and cross-border data transfers.
- Influence executive decision-making through pragmatic, risk-based guidance that balances compliance with business objectives.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to the Sr. Director on program performance, risk trends, and regulatory developments.
- Provide leadership and direction to regional or functional privacy leads within a global, matrixed organization.
- Lead the development and delivery of targeted privacy training and awareness programs aligned to role, risk, and geography.
- Promote a privacy-first, risk-aware culture that reinforces accountability, transparency, and ethical data use.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in law, information security, business, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in global data privacy, compliance, or risk management.
- Privacy certifications such as CIPP (US/E or other regions), CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent.
- Deep experience interpreting and operationalizing global privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, through scalable governance, policy, and control frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience owning, implementing, and scaling enterprise privacy programs across complex, matrixed organizations.
- Proven executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across legal, technology, and business functions.
- Experience leveraging privacy or GRC technology platforms (e.g., OneTrust) to enable operational scale and visibility.
- Exposure to AI governance, data governance, cybersecurity, or emerging technology risk.
- Demonstrated success operating in global, highly matrixed environments with accountability across regions and time zones.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
data privacycompliancerisk managementprivacy risk assessmentsdata inventoriesdata mappingprivacy incident managementprivacy-by-designprivacy-by-defaultdata governance
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencestrategic advisingcommunicationaccountabilitytransparencycollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingtraining and awareness
Certifications
CIPPCIPMCIPTGDPR compliance certificationCCPA compliance certification