Data Privacy & Protection Senior Consultant

Zaviant

About The Position

Zaviant is seeking an experienced, collaborative Data Privacy & Protection Senior Consultant to lead client engagements and help organizations design, implement, and mature data privacy programs. The role owns day-to-day engagement delivery, including client relationships, project execution, deliverable quality, and coordination of supporting team members. It applies privacy expertise to regulatory requirements, privacy program improvement, and practical, sustainable solutions. The Senior Consultant combines consulting and engagement leadership skills with technical curiosity and the ability to translate privacy requirements into operational processes and technology solutions. Hands-on, independent configuration of privacy management platforms such as OneTrust or similar technologies is highly valued, as is the ability to learn new platforms and develop configuration expertise. The role leads and mentors Consultants assigned to engagements without formal direct-report responsibilities. Depending on engagement needs, the Senior Consultant may serve as the Engagement Leader or contribute as a subject-matter, technical, advisory, or delivery resource supporting another Engagement Leader.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data privacy, compliance, security, risk management, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead client engagements or complex projects, including stakeholder management, project execution, and deliverable quality.
Strong client-facing communication, presentation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of U.S., European, and applicable global privacy regulations and privacy program operations.
Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to understand, learn, and configure complex software platforms and translate business requirements into functional solutions.
Hands-on experience independently configuring OneTrust, Osano, Transcend, Ketch, TrustArc, or comparable privacy management platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and provide effective project-level leadership to supporting team members.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing privacy technology solutions from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, and deployment.
Prior experience in a consulting or professional services environment.
IAPP certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT.
OneTrust Professional or Expert certifications.
Experience mentoring junior consultants and contributing to client proposals or engagement scoping.

Responsibilities

When assigned as Engagement Leader, independently lead day-to-day execution of client engagements, managing project activities, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact when acting as Engagement Leader; lead meetings, manage expectations, and present findings and recommendations. Support client interactions within the scope of the assigned role when serving as an engagement resource.
Provide project-level direction to supporting Consultants, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing feedback.
Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within agreed scope, and in accordance with Zaviant's quality standards.
When acting as Engagement Leader, monitor engagement scope, effort, milestones, dependencies, and utilization; identify and proactively address or escalate project risks, delivery challenges, and potential scope changes.
When serving as an engagement resource, collaborate with the designated Engagement Leader, own assigned workstreams or areas of expertise, communicate progress and risks proactively, and support successful overall engagement delivery.
Build trusted client relationships through effective communication, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Lead privacy assessments, program development initiatives, risk evaluations, and regulatory compliance reviews.
Translate privacy requirements and client business needs into practical processes, controls, and technology solutions.
Support and lead configuration and implementation of privacy management platforms, including data mapping, DPIAs, consent management, and data subject rights.
Develop hands-on expertise across Zaviant's privacy technology partners, independently learning platform capabilities and configuration approaches as needed.
Work directly with platform configurations, workflows, and functionality to deliver client solutions.
Collaborate with client legal, compliance, IT, security, and business teams to operationalize privacy solutions.
Coach and mentor Consultants assigned to engagements, helping improve their technical and consulting capabilities.
Contribute to Zaviant's methodologies, delivery templates, service offerings, and internal knowledge-sharing.
Support engagement scoping, estimates, and follow-on opportunities with delivery, technical, and subject-matter input.
Stay current on emerging privacy regulations, technologies, and industry practices.