Grainger · 23 hours ago
Mgr, Data Privacy
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide. The Manager, Data Privacy will lead the company's global data privacy program, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing privacy risks related to personal data and emerging technologies.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage a comprehensive global privacy program aligned with applicable regulations and translates legal requirements into practical policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and reduce regulatory risk
Embed privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles into business processes, product development, and technology initiatives while maintaining data inventories, RoPAs, risk assessments, and metrics to strengthen privacy governance
Serve as primary administrator and product owner for OneTrust (or equivalent), overseeing configuration, maintenance, enhancements, optimization, and workflow improvements to support scalable, efficient privacy operations
Lead the DSAR program, including intake, coordination, tracking, fulfillment, and escalation of complex or high‑risk requests to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant responses
Partner with Legal, IT, Security, HR, and business stakeholders to investigate, compile, and validate data for DSARs, regulatory inquiries, audits, and assessments to deliver complete and defensible responses
Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews by producing operational evidence, reports, and documentation to demonstrate program maturity and accountability
Lead privacy and data protection oversight for AI, including generative AI and emerging technologies to identify and mitigate data, legal, and ethical risks
Partner with Information Security and Legal to support privacy aspects of cybersecurity and incident response programs to ensure incidents are addressed in alignment with privacy obligations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in information management, data governance, compliance, or a related field required
5+ years in data privacy, data protection, risk management, compliance, information security, or a related discipline within a complex, global organization required
Working knowledge of global privacy regulations and frameworks, and experience operationalizing compliance programs
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without authority
Technical aptitude and comfort working with technology, data flows, and security concepts
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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