JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a data protection specialist with a passion for privacy and data protection, to manage ongoing compliance activities. This role reports to the Manager, Data Privacy Programs and will support aspects of corporate Data Privacy Compliance programs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Manager, Data Privacy Programs as required in the delivery of the Data Protection Program
- Document and evaluate data processing activities
- Work closely with Sales, Product, and other teams to create/implement tools, automation, training, to improve data privacy protections and ensure end-to-end data privacy compliance.
- Maintain records to support the data protection compliance project (and audits where necessary)
- Evaluate 3RD party risk assessment about processors, sub-processors and related data protection contracts
- Participate in the implementation and embedding the data governance organizational model
- Manage the compliance tools and systems for data security and compliance
- Work with the business and technical stakeholders, providing advice and guidance on data quality standards to support delivery of workstreams and projects
WHILE THE JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIBES WHAT IS ANTICIPATED AS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION, THE JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON ANY CHANGING NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE BUSINESS.
Required Skills
SKILLS:
- 3-5 years prior Project Management experience in the field of Data Privacy Risk Management
- Proven knowledge in European data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and interact with various stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and conceptional thinking paired with the ability to understand multiple interdependencies
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and interact with various stakeholders
- Prior experience conducting internal and external risk assessments and providing guidance to functional teams with the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of control processes, documentation, and compliance measures and / or remediation items and implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Experience performing third party compliance assurance assessments
- Excellent client relationship and customer service skills, with a clear client focus.
- Familiarity with core IT and Information Security Technologies (Understanding of common internet related technologies, ideally including SaaS (cloud, enterprise systems,) and on-premises business application)
- Extensive knowledge on the laws, regulations, and standards related to data security and privacy protection; experience with the biz application software or related industry (preferred)
- Proactive, self-starter who requires minimal support
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English and French
Required Experience
- See Qualifications section
- Experience with privacy and risk management tools
- 3-5 years practical experience managing programs related to Data Privacy regulations such as EU GDPR