Senior Privacy Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of intricate privacy consulting projects from start to finish, ensuring a premium experience for both clients and team members.

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and senior consultants, providing consistent feedback, coaching, and growth opportunities aligned with their personal goals.

• Foster a robust, values-driven team culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety.

• Act as a cultural ambassador at Zaviant—advocating for transparency, inclusivity, and a collective sense of purpose throughout the team.

• Work alongside leadership to establish team norms, assist with hiring and onboarding, and ensure resource allocation meets both team welfare and business needs.

• Direct client privacy initiatives across various domains, including GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, and other emerging regulatory frameworks.

• Lead the design of privacy programs, conduct maturity assessments, plan remediation strategies, and operationalize privacy approaches.

• Assist in the enablement of privacy technology—particularly utilizing tools like OneTrust—from selection and setup to ongoing enhancements.

• Execute and supervise essential privacy activities such as DPIAs, data mapping, policy creation, and training implementations.

• Collaborate with business development to spot new opportunities, support proposals, and strengthen relationships through thoughtful solution design and execution.

• Remain updated on privacy regulations, industry best practices, and emerging technologies—and ensure the team is well-equipped and informed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or consulting capacity.

• Proven track record of leading and nurturing high-performing, mission-driven teams.

• In-depth understanding of global privacy regulations (GDPR, CPRA, VCDPA, CTCPA, HIPAA, GLBA, etc.).

• Extensive experience in delivering privacy program assessments, frameworks, and implementations across various sectors.

• Practical experience with privacy technology platforms (notably OneTrust).

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; capable of leading with empathy and fostering trust at all levels.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous situations and devising creative, scalable solutions that address both client and team requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, Legal, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.

• IAPP Certifications are mandatory (CIPP/US or CIPP/E); CIPM or CIPT certifications are highly favorable.

• A mindset that values feedback, collaborative learning, and ongoing improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary & annual bonus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Excellent advancement and career development pathways

• Professional development support & certification reimbursement