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Tenneco · 4 days ago

Privacy Compliance Director

Northville, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Tenneco is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry, committed to setting industry standards and delivering excellence. They are seeking a Privacy Compliance Director to lead global privacy compliance initiatives, ensuring strong personal data governance and effective privacy program implementation across multiple jurisdictions.

AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design

Responsibilities

Provide leadership support on the implementation of strategies to ensure strong personal data governance, privacy by design and default implementation, and data protection

Monitor global privacy landscape, track changes and map changes to existing privacy controls. Monitor and measure program effectiveness and develop metrics for decision making

Proactively build strong working relationships with Legal, HR, IT, Security, Procurement, and business leadership to embed privacy requirements into real-world operations and drive adoption of the privacy program

Individually define, build, document, and implement data governance processes and privacy controls, including drafting artifacts, advising stakeholders directly, and operationalizing requirements across regions

Direct and conduct compliance monitoring activities across different regions following Tenneco’s Privacy Compliance Framework and Controls and provide leadership direction and solutions for improvements

Develop, negotiate, and maintain DPAs, TIAs, PIA, LIAs, and other cross-border data transfer mechanisms

Independently manage and execute multiple privacy initiatives in parallel under tight timelines, with frequently changing priorities, and limited supporting resources

Oversee data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), records of processing activities, and other regulatory activities. Lead privacy by design and default initiatives into processing activities

Personally lead privacy compliance projects across multiple regions and be accountable for outcomes

Manage the lifecycle of the third-party risk management program for privacy ensuring accountability

Perform privacy training across various regions and at the enterprise

Manage the lifecycle of all privacy notices, policies, and procedures by drafting, amending, and publishing changes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

Manage and develop a team of privacy professionals while remaining personally accountable for the execution of core privacy compliance activities

Perform all other tasks and activities assigned from time to time such as the management of privacy incidents, third-party risk management privacy reviews, to advance privacy compliance, data protection and privacy by design and default objectives

Qualification

Privacy compliance experienceGlobal privacy laws knowledgePrivacy certificationsData governance experienceProject management skillsMicrosoft Excel proficiencyMicrosoft Word proficiencyMicrosoft PowerPoint proficiencyVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

12–15+ years of progressive experience in privacy, data governance, or compliance roles, with demonstrated hands-on execution in enterprise environments

Strong working knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, LGPD)

Proven hands-on experience managing privacy programs and compliance initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

Demonstrated experience personally executing privacy compliance activities in complex, fast-paced enterprise environments

Experience operating with limited direction or structure and taking ownership from problem identification through implementation

Strong project-management experience and skills required

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced multi-national environment

One or more recognized privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CIPT) required

J.D. or law license is required