Manager, Global Data Privacy

Wingstop

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About The Position

Wingstop is seeking a Manager – Global Data Privacy -
to play a key role as
subject matter expert in data privacy serving both our domestic and
international markets.

The Manager – Global Data Privacy will help to drive and influence our overall
data privacy program. Ensuring the completeness and effectiveness of the
day-to-day processes and functions in place to support Wingstop’s global data
privacy program. They will provide advice and help implement privacy by design
into data processes and projects.

The role will work cross-functionally with internal resources such as Legal, HR,
IT/Digital, Security, International, and Marketing functions along with external
resources including outside counsel, privacy consultants, and third parties. The
Manager – Global Data Privacy will help prioritize and coach Data Privacy
Analyst(s) to ensure Wingstop satisfies its privacy obligations and to ensure
that personal data is processed in authorized, fair, and legitimate way.

The Manager – Global Data Privacy will provide thought leadership and guidance
in helping to drive data privacy
requirements within our existing and future
markets, influencing technology stack and operational processes requirements.

Requirements

• A passion for data privacy and working knowledge of Global privacy regulations (i.e CCPA, GDPR, PIPA, PIPEDA, etc..)
• Ability to manage and coach Data Privacy Analyst(s) 
• Ability to understand technical architectures, system capabilities and explain data privacy requirements to various levels of data privacy knowledge.
• Excellent project management, report writing and presentation skills
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Flexibility to change direction and manage conflicting demands
• Outstanding organizational and data analytics skills
• Comfortable working multiple projects
• Experience: 5 years’ experience in privacy/data protection role or 5-7 plus years’ experience in a corporate compliance role will also be considered
• Direct people management experience
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Law,  , Privacy Engineering, or a related field of study.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OneTrust ecosystem of products preferred.
• Familiarity with PrivadoAI product to manage Cookies/Pixels and their ability to capture the use of customer data.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools (e.g., Enterprise ChatGPT, Claude Cowork, CoPilot) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality
• Certification: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working to align privacy by design principles and solutions from the first stage of development to meet regulatory compliance needs and reduce future privacy risks.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of the day-to-day operations supporting the privacy function, including data subject request processes, cookie compliance, data inventory and flow mapping, privacy impact assessments, policy and procedure drafting, administration of data privacy tools, regulatory monitoring, metric development, and incident management.
• Implementing privacy solutions and technologies necessary to continue to enhance Wingstop’s data privacy program and to simplify the ongoing support of data privacy obligations.
• Verifying that solutions comply with privacy policies and operational procedures are correctly implemented.
• Reviewing and assess third-party service providers’ privacy practices to ensure alignment with the Wingstop’s data protection standards.
• Advising on due diligence processes for onboarding new vendors, partners or customers, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Supporting the management and organization of vendor data processing agreements and related documents. Engaging cross-functionally with professionals of varying IT, information security, and privacy knowledge.
• Interacting with users, developers, and architects to define system data privacy requirements and drive data solutions, while protecting data assets.
• Facilitating and promoting activities to foster privacy awareness within the organization, including supporting the development and execution of privacy training.
• Helping to develop and document Wingstop data privacy standards and processes.
• Helping to coach and mentor Data Privacy Analyst(s) and prioritize and ensure alignment of their work with the overall Data Privacy program.
• Monitoring current and emerging privacy laws, regulatory trends, legislation, third-party compliance, and activities to prepare business stakeholders for upcoming changes. Monitor emerging privacy laws, regulatory trends, and third-party compliance, engaging with partners and industry resources to ensure alignment with evolving data protection requirements.
• Representing and responding to agency inspections/ inquiries and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation.
• Monitoring and auditing digital implementations (e.g., tagging frameworks, third-party tools) to identify and remediate non-compliant data collection practices.
• Partnering with engineering and digital teams to embed privacy checkpoints into development and release workflows, including playbooks and deployment processes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, and International) to operationalize privacy requirements and embed privacy-by-design into systems, processes, and business initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex global privacy regulations into clear, actionable guidance while aligning stakeholders and influencing decisions to balance compliance, risk, and business objectives.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees