Manager Data Privacy

Position: Manager Data Privacy
Experience: 12+ years
Location: Mumbai
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Manager – Data Privacy to lead and support data privacy and compliance initiatives across the organization. The role will involve working closely with DPOs, CISOs, Compliance, Legal, Product, Engineering and Digital Operations teams to assess privacy requirements, drive compliance initiatives, and embed privacy-by-design practices across products and processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data privacy and compliance initiatives across business and technology functions.
  
• Interpret and provide guidance on global data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, PIPEDA and India DPDPA.
  
• Partner with DPOs, CISOs, Compliance, Legal, Product and Engineering teams to understand privacy requirements and translate them into actionable controls and processes.
  
• Conduct privacy assessments and audits to identify compliance gaps and recommend remediation measures.
  
• Drive Privacy by Design principles across new products, features, integrations and business processes.
  
• Manage and improve Data Subject Request (DSAR) processes, including access, deletion and other applicable data subject rights.
  
• Oversee consent management and privacy preference processes and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
  
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, process documentation, training material and compliance guidelines.
  
• Conduct privacy awareness and training sessions for internal teams and business stakeholders.
  
• Work with technology/product teams to ensure privacy requirements are incorporated during product development and implementation.
  
• Support vendor/third-party privacy assessments and evaluate data processing and privacy risks.
  
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on business operations and products.
  
• Prepare privacy compliance reports, risk assessments and management updates.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely closure of identified privacy and compliance gaps.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Data Privacy, Privacy Compliance, Data Protection, Information Security Governance or a related field.
  
• Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, PIPEDA and DPDPA.
  
• Experience working with DPO, CISO, Legal, Compliance, Product and Engineering stakeholders.
  
• Hands-on experience with DSAR, Consent Management, Privacy Audits and Privacy-by-Design.
  
• Strong understanding of data privacy controls, compliance frameworks and risk management.
  
• Experience in SaaS, technology, consulting or data-driven organizations preferred.
  
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business and technology requirements.
  

Preferred Certifications:

• CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent privacy certification.
  
• ISO 27701 / ISO 27001 knowledge or certification would be an advantage.