Privacy and Data Protection Program Manager

DigitalOcean-posted 3 months ago

$83,600 - $104,500/Yr

Seattle, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

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Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together-while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. We are looking for a Privacy and Data Protection Program Manager to join our Legal team. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, you will play a critical role in developing, managing, and scaling DigitalOcean's global privacy and data protection program. You will ensure compliance with international, federal, and local regulations-including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy laws-while working closely with teams across the company to embed data protection practices into our operations and culture.

Driving privacy compliance across the organization, including conducting privacy and AI risk assessments, documenting findings, and recommending remediation measures.
Managing the Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) process by reviewing requests, coordinating with business functions to fulfill them, and ensuring timely, accurate responses.
Ensuring alignment with applicable regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, CJIS, and others) by maintaining documentation, managing compliance reviews, and providing guidance to stakeholders.
Supporting incident response by maintaining records, assisting with investigations, and helping prepare regulatory notifications as required.
Designing, developing, and delivering privacy and data governance training programs for both general awareness and role-specific needs.
Serving as a trusted liaison across Product, Engineering, IT, HR, Marketing, and Operations to integrate privacy considerations into technology development, procurement, and deployment.
Championing continuous improvement in privacy and data protection practices through proactive program management and cross-departmental collaboration.

5-10 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or legal roles, preferably in a global SaaS or technology company.
Hands-on experience applying GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other regional or industry-specific privacy frameworks.
Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, audits, and compliance monitoring, with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive data and confidential information responsibly.
Skilled at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with IT systems, data mapping, databases, and core security concepts (e.g., encryption, pseudonymization, access controls).

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
International experience with cross-border data transfer rules.
Certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/EU, or CIPP/C.

Competitive array of benefits to support employee well-being.
Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses.
Salary range of $83,600.00 - $104,500.00 based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills.
Eligibility for a bonus based on company and individual performance.
Equity compensation including equity grants upon hire and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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