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Grant Thornton (US) · 2 days ago

Privacy Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $180K/yr

4+ years exp

Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm, and they are seeking a Privacy Program Manager to spearhead their privacy program matters. The role involves managing privacy compliance practices, operationalizing policies, and improving the maturity of the privacy program while collaborating with various teams.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day management of privacy programs with support from colleagues in Grant Thornton’s privacy teams

Manage ISO 27701 compliance activities including documentation, internal compliance assessments and audit participation globally

Assist in development of and directly responsible for tracking privacy program key performance indicators globally

Provide project management and metrics reporting assistance for global privacy program activities

Manage Grant Thornton policies globally including recommendations for modifications, communications on changes and monitoring for compliance

Manage development and maintenance of global standard operating procedures, liaising with relevant Grant Thornton entities to assist and ensure compliance

Operationalize and manage internal controls related to privacy management frameworks

Assist with managing and implementing short and long-term initiatives for the continuous improvement of Grant Thornton’s privacy program against identified maturity goals

Assist in monitoring privacy laws and developments

Assist Sr. Privacy Director with merger and acquisition activities

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Privacy management frameworksISO 27701 compliancePrivacy management toolsCertified Information Privacy ManagerProject managementPowerPoint skillsExcel skillsJudgementWriting skills

Required

Minimum 4-6 years' experience as a privacy professional with global integration, planning, reporting and management experience

Substantial experience using privacy management frameworks to demonstrate compliance with privacy requirements and assessing the effectiveness of privacy safeguards against framework requirements

Knowledge of fair information practice and data ethics principles

Ability to plan and implement changes impacting the business as a result of evolving privacy requirements

Knowledge of privacy management tools and experience including One Trust and Radar First

Excellent writing and editing skills are mandatory

Excellent power point and excel skills

Ability to exercise good judgement and balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations

Limited travel as needed

Preferred

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certifications are a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Employee retirement plan

Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave

Paid for firm holidays

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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