Privacy Risk Principal Specialist
About The Position
The Privacy Risk Principal will play a critical role in managing and mitigating privacy risks within American Honda. This position is responsible for supporting teams across the organization that gather or process data, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and aligning with local, regional, and global policies. By collaborating with various departments, including Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Product and Marketing teams, among others, the Privacy Program Manager will evaluate data collection, use, sharing, and processing activities to implement effective risk mitigation strategies. This role will serve as the technical subject matter expert to enhance customer and employee trust in Honda's data handling practices, contributing to PRO’s mission of “Empowering Honda’s Vision through Strategic Collaborations & Advocacy, Reducing Barriers to Achieving Optimized Compliance.”
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in privacy, legal compliance, or data governance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in privacy law and regulation, especially U.S. state laws (e.g., CPRA, CCPA) and global frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST).
- Proven experience conducting and leading Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including for high-risk or complex data uses.
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into technical and operational specifications.
- Strong understanding of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), data minimization, encryption, and cross-border data transfer considerations.
- Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in managing documentation and risk logs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in privacy, legal compliance, or technical risk management
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master’s in Privacy, Cybersecurity, or Technology Law) preferred, particularly with a focus on privacy or regulatory compliance.
- Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPT, CISSP or FIP strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with automotive industry data practices, connected vehicle technologies, and mobility services is highly desirable.
- Experience with privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID) and data mapping tools.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar workflow/project management tools.
- Familiarity with web technologies such as cookies, tagging, trackers, and JavaScript.
Responsibilities
- Lead Complex Privacy Risk Evaluations & PIA Execution
- Manage Privacy Risk & Assessment Unit
- Develop & Implement Privacy Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Regulatory Monitoring & Spec Sheet Development
- Data Map Ownership & Integration
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Advancement Opportunities
- Career Mobility
- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
- Training and Development Programs
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
