Privacy Manager – Data Protection Officer

Privacy Manager at G2 developing and maintaining the organization's privacy program and compliance. Leading privacy initiatives and ensuring adherence to international laws and regulations.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing privacy programs, ensuring compliance with international and domestic privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Capable of leading cross-functional teams in risk assessment, incident response, and privacy training initiatives.

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Privacy Program DevelopmentGDPR ComplianceRisk Assessment and MitigationIncident Response ManagementPrivacy Training and Awareness

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Hard Skills

Privacy ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData Protection PrinciplesPrivacy Impact AssessmentsData Protection Impact AssessmentsData MappingRisk Mitigation StrategiesPrivacy By Design PrinciplesIncident Response PlanningThird-Party Vendor Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipInfluencing Cross-Functional Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information SecurityBachelor's Degree in PrivacyBachelor's Degree in Legal

Industry Keywords

GDPRCCPAHIPAAPrivacy LawsPrivacy RegulationsData BreachesPrivacy RisksCompliance AssessmentsPrivacy StrategyPrivacy Consciousness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's privacy program, policies, and procedures.
Lead the development of a comprehensive privacy strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
Stay current with international and domestic privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others relevant to our industry.
Ensure the organization's compliance with privacy regulations and conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
Establish and maintain processes for data mapping and classification to identify and protect sensitive data.
Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and processes.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, processes, and systems.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified privacy risks.
Develop and maintain an incident response plan for privacy incidents and data breaches.
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, notification, and reporting as required by law.
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees and raise privacy consciousness.
Oversee the assessment of third-party vendors for privacy compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Privacy, Legal, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in privacy management and regulatory compliance.
Thorough knowledge of international and domestic privacy laws and regulations.
Strong understanding of data protection principles, risk assessment, and mitigation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work
Ample parental leave
Unlimited PTO