Privacy Manager

People Data Labs

81d•$140,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

People Data Labs (PDL) is the provider of people and company data. We do the heavy lifting of data collection and standardization so our customers can focus on building and scaling innovative, compliant data solutions. Our sole focus is on building the best data available by integrating thousands of compliantly sourced datasets into a single, developer-friendly source of truth. Leading companies across the world use PDL’s workforce data to enrich recruiting platforms, power AI models, create custom audiences, and more. After 4.5 years of work building our Privacy function from scratch, our Privacy leader is off to their next adventure. We are looking for an experienced Privacy professional to carry the work forward and ensure we remain the preferred data provider of privacy and compliance-first companies. There is a great deal of nuance involved in navigating state, federal, and international data privacy laws, particularly for a raw data provider. Our customers expect a real human being willing to speak candidly with them about their privacy questions, concerns, and workflows. This role is equal parts behind-the-scenes workflows, privacy-focused project management, and externally facing customer conversations. We are looking for someone who can make complex discussions feel easy for customers of all backgrounds to engage with.

Requirements

3- 5 years of relevant experience in privacy, data protection, or regulatory compliance, with a strong track record in GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws
Strong understanding of international data privacy frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, NY SHIELD Act, and evolving global laws
Excellent legal, business, and technical judgment, with strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive with a great deal of autonomy and ownership in your role

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a raw data provider or data-focused products strongly preferred
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or other IAPP certifications preferred (or willing to get certified as part of this role)

Responsibilities

Own our Privacy function end-to-end, ranging from company-wide policies and training (we have in-house training design resources), to external engagements with current and potential customers
Serve as the designated privacy and security officer under GDPR and lead compliance initiatives for CCPA/CPRA, NY SHIELD Act, and other emerging privacy laws
Own and maintain the company’s Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and ensure its accuracy and availability
Lead internal privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Update, maintain, and implement company-wide privacy policies, procedures, and training programs
Monitor global legal and regulatory developments and proactively assess their impact on current and future operations
Represent PDL to other data companies working together to navigate the privacy landscape
Oversee and guide contractual data privacy reviews, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and vendor privacy addenda
Act as the primary point of contact for EU/EEA Supervisory Authorities, Data Subjects, and external auditors
Collaborate with our IT & Security Team to ensure alignment between privacy and cybersecurity protocols
Lead or support the company’s response to data subject access requests (DSARs)
Advise our product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and default principles in the development of new features