Inizio Partners ยท 13 hours ago
Product & Data Strategy Lead
Inizio Partners is seeking an experienced Product and Data Strategy Lead to spearhead the product strategy for the Consent and Privacy Workstream for a leading U.S. Sports League. This role is critical in defining and executing the vision for a privacy-first, consent-driven data ecosystem that supports fan engagement, marketing, and digital product experiences.
Responsibilities
Define and own the product strategy for consent and privacy data management, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements (GDPR, PIPEDA, etc.)
Develop and maintain the data strategy roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of consent data across marketing, CRM, data and digital engagement platforms
Collaborate with digital and engineering teams to design scalable data architectures and pipelines that support consent-driven analytics and personalization
Establish governance frameworks for consent data, ensuring compliance, data quality, and operational readiness
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Marketing, Product, Engineering) to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions
Monitor and optimize integrations between consent management platforms (e.g., OneTrust) and external systems (ESPs, CRMs, CDPs)
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for automation, advanced analytics, and privacy-enhancing technologies
Lead Agile ceremonies and oversee delivery timelines, ensuring alignment between product vision and technical execution
Provide thought leadership on emerging privacy regulations, consent management best practices, and data ethics
Support enablement efforts by creating product collateral, presentations, and training materials for internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field
7+ years of experience in data strategy, product management, or data engineering leadership roles
Proven expertise in consent management platforms (e.g., OneTrust) and privacy compliance frameworks (GDPR, PIPEDA)
Strong understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and modern data platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Redshift)
Familiarity with data transformation tools (DBT, SQL) and ability to guide technical teams on best practices
Experience in Agile product delivery, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies and emerging trends in data ethics and compliance