Privacy by Design & Records Governance – Mobility

S&P Global Mobility • Centreville, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Privacy by Design & Records Governance is a senior data protection and privacy leader responsible for data minimization, storage limitation, and records management approach, program and controls design, and guidance, supporting a business of approximately $1.8 billion in revenue and approximately 3,500 employees worldwide. The Director, Privacy by Design & Records Governance partners closely with business leaders and stakeholders across the company to build effective controls and programs for records governance and privacy by design and drives: Reduced regulatory, audit, and litigation risk through defensible privacy and retention controls; Responsible use of information and records to support growth, innovation, and product delivery; Lower data storage and operational costs by driving minimization and defensible disposal of records and data; Scalable, integrated privacy and data protection compliance; and Actionable requirements for technical, product and information security teams based on legal advice and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in data privacy and protection in complex, regulated, or technology-enabled organizations
• Bachelor's degree or higher and privacy certifications (e.g. IAPP) preferred
• Demonstrated experience building or maturing privacy by design and records governance frameworks and programs
• Experience advising leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on privacy by design and records governance matters
• Prior experience with privacy tools, data analytics for privacy monitoring or modern privacy platforms
• Proven capability to manage high-volume, complex environments with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Fosters inclusivity and manages emotions to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Able to effectively pivot direction and collaborate across teams to meet strategic initiatives
• Exceptional business judgment and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Adept at articulating business needs and defining actionable strategies.
• Actively seeks input from diverse sources to ensure engagement and influence stakeholder buy-in at all levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated passion for the business
• Operates autonomously while also being a collaborative team player who brings a positive, "can do" attitude to the workplace.
• Works effectively with other members of the Compliance, Risk and Privacy team, internal clients, and cross-functional organizations to influence and develop strategic initiatives
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while building toward team leadership

Responsibilities

• Designs guidance and approach for Privacy by Design.
• Establishes guidance for Privacy by Design and Privacy Engineering standards for technology teams, including guidance that enables compliant product development without slowing product delivery.
• Leads cross-functional programs and projects with Technology, Product, Risk, Legal, and Operations to implement privacy, Privacy by Design, retention, and data lifecycle controls.
• Drives data minimization and defensible disposal of records across corporate systems, digital and physical repositories, and products to reduce cost, complexity, and regulatory exposure.
• Owns Information Governance policies and the Global Records Retention Schedule, ensuring they support business needs while meeting regulatory expectations.
• Reduces regulatory, audit, and litigation risk through defensible privacy and retention controls.
• Lowers data storage and operational costs by driving minimization and defensible disposal of records and data.
• Performs strategic analysis across DPIAs, PIAs, and risk and data mapping assessments to identify systemic risk, prioritize remediation, and shape privacy, retention, and minimization programs.
• Defines and oversees the operationalization of foundational privacy processes and tooling (e.g. DPIAs, data mapping, OneTrust).

Benefits

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Best-in-class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts
• Referral incentive awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director