Vice President, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer

Circana•,

7d•$215,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

The Vice President, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer provides day-to-day leadership of Circana’s global data privacy program. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Privacy and AI & Information Governance Officer, this role builds relationships with leaders across Sales, Technology—including Security, Infrastructure, and Product—as well as Operations, HR, and Legal. The role advises internal teams on data privacy, improves the global privacy program, monitors and interprets changes in privacy laws, and negotiates privacy and information security terms in commercial contracts. Most interactions within the team and across the organization take place virtually. The position can be performed remotely in the United States. The salary range is $215,000–$240,000 USD, and the role is also eligible for bonus pay. Circana offers eligible employees paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k). Employment may be conditional on successful completion of a background check. The role is subject to AI-assisted screening.

Requirements

10+ years of data privacy experience, including experience in a senior leadership role.
Law degree or equivalent and admission to practice in the U.S.
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. privacy laws and strong knowledge of EU privacy law.
Strong knowledge of ISO 27701 or comparable privacy frameworks, with working knowledge of adjacent frameworks such as ISO 27001.
Demonstrated change management experience, including influencing senior leaders across functions and geographies and implementing efficient, sustainable processes and tools.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in novel and ambiguous situations.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely and respond effectively to stakeholder questions and challenges.
Ability to independently manage difficult conversations with Circana and client leaders and deliver candid, credible feedback.
Experience strengthening privacy awareness and accountability across large, global organizations.
Track record of using approved AI tools to improve effectiveness and productivity.
Experience managing outside counsel for value, quality, and accountability.
Demonstrated success negotiating privacy, information security, and risk-allocation terms on behalf of a data processor with limited bargaining power.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI regulation and governance, including the EU AI Act.
Experience in information governance, including data mapping and records retention.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary global contact for internal teams on data privacy matters and build trusted relationships across the business.
Research and monitor changes to global privacy laws, including U.S. state laws governing data brokers, targeted advertising, and consumer health data, accounting for differences across jurisdictions.
Distill complex legal and business requirements and implement practical solutions within challenging parameters, including short timelines, difficult vendors, and multiple internal stakeholders.
Drive best practices and continuous improvement across the global privacy program, including privacy notices, consent, individual rights, cross-border data transfers, and impact assessments.
Lead complex negotiations involving privacy, information security, and risk-allocation terms in commercial contracts.
Build privacy awareness through enterprise-wide training and targeted presentations for relevant functions and teams.
Manage privacy registrations with government bodies globally.
Partner with Works Councils on privacy matters.