Data Privacy Manager (VP Level)

Data Privacy Manager (VP Level)

MUST be local to New York City. This position is hybrid, at least 3 days in office

Salary Range: $101k to $175k

V.P. level Data Privacy Manager to be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to manage and optimize information assets. This role requires strong knowledge of U.S. Regulatory, a deep understanding of information governance (including privacy, security), data & records management, and compliance. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure the efficient and secure use of information across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce information governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, security, and availability.
• Establish guidelines for data classification, retention, and disposal to meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Oversee the design and implementation of robust data management practices.
• Work closely with the security team to implement and monitor data security measures.
• Identify and mitigate information risks related to data handling and storage.
• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations governing information.
• Work with stakeholders (IT, Compliance etc.) to ensure the organization's compliance with data protection and privacy laws, through monitoring of regulatory requirements, implementation of best practices, technology solutions.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their information needs and challenges.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to promote a unified approach to information management.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance data management capabilities.
• Develop training programs to promote awareness of Information management practices.
• Educate staff on the importance of information governance and their role in maintaining information quality, privacy, and security.
• Establish key performance metrics for Information management.
• Generate and analyze reports to measure effectiveness of information management initiatives.
• Produce materials for presentations (to C-suite, stakeholders, peers).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information management, Computer Science.
• Proven experience in information management, data governance, security, and privacy.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management and organization skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certification in Information Management or Data Governance.
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence tools.