Manager, Privacy Technology

BDO USA•United States,

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO helps multinational organizations address complex privacy, data protection, and cyber risk challenges through the strength of its global network, deep subject-matter experience, and technology-enabled solutions. Using a client-focused and agile approach, the Manager, Privacy Technology works closely with clients to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage privacy and data-related risks across their organizations. This role supports the design and implementation of comprehensive privacy and data governance programs that respond to evolving global regulatory requirements while aligning with business objectives. The Manager may contribute across all areas of a privacy and data protection program and partners directly with clients to deliver practical, strategic, and scalable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, required
Five (5) or more years of experience in professional services or consulting engagements with a focus on managing projects for privacy, or privacy-adjacent field (e.g., information security, IT, or legal), required
Two (2) or more years’ experience using or implementing privacy technology platforms such as OneTrust, DataGrail, BigID, TrustArc, etc., required
Two (2) or more years of privacy operations experience related to maintaining a data inventory, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data subject rights requests, and implementing consent solutions, required
Demonstrated consulting, interpersonal and client relationships skills to include managing project teams, timelines and budgets, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Visio, required

Nice To Haves

focus in Data Privacy, Computer Science or Cybersecurity, preferred
IAPP (CIPT, CIPM, CIPP), ISACA (CDPSE) or other relevant privacy certifications, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar project management software, preferred
Experience with programming concepts and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS and tag managers, preferred
Experience with or knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies such as Co-Pilot, Open AI, Claude, or other Generative AI, preferred
Experience in web technologies, integrations, and digital transformation initiatives, preferred

Responsibilities

Leads implementation and configuration of privacy technology solutions for client privacy programs
Works with clients to operationalize requirements for, maintaining a data inventory, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing data subject rights requests, and implementing consent solutions
Supports Consent Management Platform (CMP) related projects which may include solution implementation, testing, and remediation of issues
Conducts client interviews and maturity assessments to identify privacy risks, control gaps, and technology enablement opportunities
Develops and enhances privacy policies, notices, procedures, and governance documentation aligned with US and global regulatory requirements
Monitors privacy regulatory developments and translates requirements into program and technology changes
Manages project teams, timelines, budgets, and deliverable quality across multiple concurrent engagements
Translates business and regulatory requirements into configured workflows, forms, automation, and reporting
Works within hybrid delivery models, specifically working within them in blended resource pools, (i.e. client resources, BDO resources, and third-party vendors)
Communicates status, issues, and priorities to client stakeholders and leadership
Other duties as required
Supervises the workload of Seniors and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed
Ensures Seniors and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes
Evaluates the performance of Seniors and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Seniors and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance
Acts as mentor to Seniors and Associates, as appropriate
Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel