CHENNAI · FULLTIME
Data Privacy Manager
Virtusa Consulting Services
Chennai · onsite · Posted 5d ago
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About this role
Global Data Protection Manager
Job Description
Location: Hybrid (PAN India as per operating location)
Department: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Reports to: Global Data Protection Officer (DPO)
General Summary
Virtusa is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Data Privacy Manager to lead and support our global data protection and privacy program. This role involves managing and evolving the program to ensure adherence to all global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PDPA, PIPEDA, and other data protection laws in Virtusa's operating regions. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with legal, IT, HR, marketing, and security teams to support privacy-by-design initiatives, evaluate privacy risks, and ensure alignment with company strategy.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the [Legal, HR, IT, Marketing, Information Security, CISO] and other functions to develop and monitor policies and standards applicable to the business and in compliance with the applicable data protection laws. Duties will include:
Strategic Compliance Leadership
Education
Job Description
Location: Hybrid (PAN India as per operating location)
Department: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Reports to: Global Data Protection Officer (DPO)
General Summary
Virtusa is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Data Privacy Manager to lead and support our global data protection and privacy program. This role involves managing and evolving the program to ensure adherence to all global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PDPA, PIPEDA, and other data protection laws in Virtusa's operating regions. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with legal, IT, HR, marketing, and security teams to support privacy-by-design initiatives, evaluate privacy risks, and ensure alignment with company strategy.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In this role, you will work closely with the [Legal, HR, IT, Marketing, Information Security, CISO] and other functions to develop and monitor policies and standards applicable to the business and in compliance with the applicable data protection laws. Duties will include:
Strategic Compliance Leadership
- Review and continuously enhance the global data privacy compliance program across all business units and geographies.
- Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on data privacy for global clients during due diligence, onboarding, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Monitor legal and regulatory landscapes across operating regions, providing proactive guidance on compliance updates.
- Analyze and interpret complex international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to: GDPR, UK GDPR, CPRA, PIPEDA, PDPA (Singapore, Malaysia), DPDP, and PIPL.
- Manage requirements for EU/UK cross-border data transfers, specifically Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), UK IDTA, and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
- Develop and maintain robust privacy policies, standards, and procedures aligned with all regulatory mandates.
- Ensure adherence to data retention, minimization, and privacy obligations throughout the entire information lifecycle.
- Conduct and maintain various privacy assessments, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), vendor risk assessments, and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) across departments, functions, applications, and client data operations.
- Collaborate with solutioning, technology, and delivery teams to embed privacy-by-design principles into new offerings and enhancements.
- Partner with Information Security teams to ensure alignment on data protection controls, encryption standards, incident response protocols, and breach notification procedures.
- Support incident response teams in the management of privacy breaches, including root cause analysis and official reporting.
- Respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), regulatory inquiries, and client audits across multiple jurisdictions.
- Review, negotiate, and provide counsel on privacy-related contractual documents, such as Data Protection Addendums (DPAs), SCCs, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and client-specific privacy terms.
- Drive global awareness and training programs across delivery centres to foster a culture of data privacy compliance and accountability.
- Global Privacy Expertise: Proven capability to interpret and successfully implement multi-jurisdictional privacy laws within practical operational settings and client service delivery frameworks.
- Integrity and Discretion: Possessing a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Organizational and Project Leadership: Excellent organizational, facilitation, and project management abilities, essential for driving complex, cross-functional privacy initiatives globally.
- Communication Proficiency: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, enabling effective communication with diverse audiences, including senior leadership, clients, and both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive and Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative and proactive approach, characterized by a problem-solving orientation and the resilience to operate effectively amidst ambiguity in a dynamic, global environment.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Cyber, or equivalent degree from an accredited institute.
- Advanced degree (MMS, MBA, LLM) preferred.
- A Data Protection and/or Privacy certification, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, ISO27701 LI is preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in data protection, privacy law, compliance, and information security
- Proven experience in operationalizing enterprise wide data protection program
- Experience working with multinational large organizations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with Privacy Enabling Tools, OneTrust, TrustArc, or any leading GRC platforms.
- Exposure to a broad range of international regulations and high-impact client engagements
- A collaborative, inclusive culture committed to ethical data stewardship.
- Competitive compensation, remote/flexible work options, and continuous learning support
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Section · Company
About Virtusa Consulting Services
Virtusa Consulting Services
IT Services & Consulting
18.8k+
employees
1996
30 years old
Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana
India
₹13.7L PA avg
Avg at Virtusa Consulting Services
About
Virtusa help clients change, disrupt, and unlock new value that surpasses their wildest expectations not just to reach our best, but to redefine yours.
Industries
IT Services & Consulting
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10 reviews
3.7/ 5
Culture
2.5
Career growth
2.0
Work-life
2.7
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