Privacy Manager
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Privacy Manager based in the United States.
This role will serve as a key bridge between Legal, Technology, Product, Engineering, IT, and Security teams.
You will translate complex privacy regulations and organizational requirements into practical processes, controls, and technical solutions.
A major initial focus will be supporting wearable technology initiatives and embedding privacy throughout the product lifecycle.
You will lead privacy-by-design efforts, assessments, risk remediation, and compliance initiatives across cross-functional teams.
The position combines regulatory expertise, program management, technical communication, and hands-on collaboration with product and engineering stakeholders.
You will help build scalable privacy practices that protect personal information while enabling efficient product development and innovation.
This is an opportunity to shape privacy strategy and operational maturity in a fast-moving technology environment.
Accountabilities
Partner with Legal to interpret privacy laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and translate them into practical business and technical requirements.
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, IT, and Security teams to implement privacy controls and operational processes.
Lead privacy-by-design initiatives throughout the product development lifecycle.
Serve as the primary privacy program manager for wearable technology initiatives, ensuring privacy requirements are incorporated into product architecture, workflows, and deployment plans.
Conduct and facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve privacy policies, standards, procedures, and operational frameworks.
Coordinate cross-functional activities related to privacy risks, remediation plans, compliance requirements, and ongoing program improvements.
Partner with Information Security on data governance, classification, retention, and privacy-related incident response activities.
Monitor developments in privacy regulations and industry practices and recommend updates to internal processes and controls.
Support privacy assessments of vendors and third parties as part of broader risk management activities.
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives to strengthen compliance across the organization.
Track privacy program performance and help ensure privacy reviews and compliance activities are completed efficiently without unnecessarily delaying product delivery.
Promote clear ownership, accountability, and operational processes for privacy compliance across cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in privacy, information governance, compliance, cybersecurity, product management, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience working across legal and technical teams to operationalize privacy requirements.
Working knowledge of major privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA where applicable, and emerging privacy laws.
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business and technical requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating privacy concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong risk assessment, stakeholder management, process improvement, and change management skills.
Familiarity with data governance and privacy program management principles.
Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or Certified Information Privacy Manager are preferred.
Experience with connected devices, IoT, digital health, wearable technology, or consumer technology products is preferred.
Familiarity with software development lifecycles, cloud platforms, APIs, identity management, and data governance is advantageous.
Experience implementing Privacy by Design principles within Agile product development environments is preferred.
Competitive annual salary of approximately $145,000-$160,000, depending on relevant qualifications and experience.
Fully remote position within the United States.
Opportunity to shape privacy practices for innovative wearable and connected technology products.
High-visibility, cross-functional role working closely with Legal, Product, Engineering, IT, and Security teams.
Opportunity to build and mature scalable privacy programs and operational processes.
Exposure to emerging privacy regulations, technology, data governance, and privacy-by-design practices.
Opportunity to influence product development while helping protect customer and user data.
Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership.