Privacy Manager

TRU Staffing, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Our client, a global leader in smart access solutions and connected devices, is seeking a Privacy Manager to help operationalize and optimize its privacy program. This role partners closely with leadership to build scalable processes, execute on a strategic privacy roadmap, and collaborate heavily with product teams to identify and remediate risks across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated privacy professional who thrives in a cross-functional environment and can independently run projects from analysis through execution. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Chicago, with an in-office presence three days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Head of Global Privacy and Compliance to advance the company's privacy strategy and execute the privacy roadmap
  • Driving the execution and continuous improvement of internal privacy compliance projects, initiatives, policies, and procedures, including handling related documentation and reporting
  • Supporting development and continuous improvement of standardized privacy compliance resources and tools for use across the business
  • Assisting with development, updating, and execution of privacy awareness and compliance training
  • Manage day-to-day activities of the privacy program
  • Own and project manage cross functional privacy compliance projects
  • Support privacy compliance audits/reviews and oversee remediation activities across the organization
  • Communicate program and project progress, escalations, and issues to key stakeholders
  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
  • Protect the company's reputation by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Focus in business, law, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, data science or related field of study
  • One or more privacy certification required (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPT or CIPM)
Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of privacy, data governance, or consulting with a focus on comprehensive privacy program management.
  • Knowledge of global privacy and regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, GLBA, HIPAA, or other privacy laws and regulations
  • Experience with different privacy frameworks, including GAPP and NIST
  • Familiarity with OneTrust is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Substantive understanding of data privacy, technology, and related terminology
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations
  • Excellent work ethics and flexibility
  • Growth mindset – every new challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow
  • Ability to quickly spot issues and appropriately prioritize risk and outcomes
  • Extremely organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive projects to successful completion
  • Works well in collaborative team environment
Other:
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Experience:
  • Big 4 experience is highly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and build consensus among stakeholders
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Job ID: 7462
Posted 2026-03-27

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