Senior Data Privacy & Protection Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee client engagements and assist organizations in designing, implementing, and enhancing their data privacy programs.

• Manage the daily delivery of engagements, which includes client relationships, project execution, quality of deliverables, and coordination with supporting team members.

• Take the lead on client engagement activities, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, meetings, expectations, findings, and recommendations when acting as the Engagement Leader.

• Provide support for client interactions, assigned workstreams, and areas of expertise in the role of an engagement resource.

• Delegate tasks, review deliverables, and give constructive feedback to supporting Consultants.

• Ensure timely delivery of engagements within the agreed scope and in accordance with Zaviant's quality standards.

• Monitor project scope, effort, milestones, dependencies, utilization, risks, delivery challenges, and potential scope modifications; address or escalate issues as necessary.

• Cultivate trusted client relationships through effective communication, sound judgment, and a solutions-focused approach.

• Lead privacy assessments, program development initiatives, risk evaluations, and reviews for regulatory compliance.

• Transform privacy requirements and client business needs into tangible processes, controls, and technology solutions.

• Support and spearhead the configuration and implementation of privacy management platforms for data mapping, DPIAs, consent management, and data subject rights.

• Develop hands-on expertise with Zaviant's privacy technology partners and independently familiarize yourself with new platform capabilities.

• Work directly with platform configurations, workflows, and functionalities to deliver optimal client solutions.

• Collaborate with client legal, compliance, IT, security, and business teams.

• Coach and mentor Consultants assigned to various engagements.

• Contribute to methodologies, delivery templates, service offerings, internal knowledge-sharing, engagement scoping, estimates, and future opportunities.

• Stay updated on emerging privacy regulations, technologies, and industry practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, security, risk management, or related fields.

• Proven ability to independently lead client engagements or complex projects, including stakeholder management, project execution, and ensuring deliverable quality.

• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, relationship management, and problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with U.S., European, and relevant global privacy regulations and the operations of privacy programs.

• Strong technical aptitude with a demonstrated ability to comprehend, learn, and configure intricate software platforms while translating business requirements into functional solutions.

• Hands-on experience in independently configuring OneTrust, Osano, Transcend, Ketch, TrustArc, or similar privacy management platforms.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and provide effective project-level leadership to supporting team members.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Preferred: Experience in implementing privacy technology solutions from requirements gathering to configuration, testing, and deployment.

• Preferred: Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment.

• Preferred: IAPP certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT.

• Preferred: OneTrust Professional or Expert certifications.

• Preferred: Experience mentoring junior consultants and contributing to client proposals or engagement scoping.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work environment and work-life balance.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.