Team Lead - Data Privacy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy and protection regulations, including the DPDP Act 2023 (India), GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy laws
• Develop, review, and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and Privacy Audits
• Evaluate client environments for privacy risks, gaps, and regulatory compliance
• Assist clients in establishing and managing privacy compliance programs
• Support clients in data breach management, including incident response, investigation, and regulatory notification
• Develop and review privacy notices, consent mechanisms, data processing agreements, and data sharing agreements
• Deliver privacy awareness and training sessions to client employees and stakeholders
• Act as a client-facing privacy consultant, coordinating with business, legal, and IT teams
• Manage multiple privacy projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Lead and mentor junior team members, review deliverables, and support their development
• Assist in business development activities, including preparing proposals, presentations, and solution offerings
• Stay updated with changes in privacy regulations, emerging risks, and industry best practices
• Support implementation of privacy by design and privacy by default principles

Skills Required

• Experience: 2-10 years in Data Privacy, Privacy Consulting, IT Security, Risk Advisory
• Qualification: Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Law (LLB/LLM), Information Security or related field
• Knowledge & Skills: Data privacy regulations - DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA (preferred), Privacy Audits, DPIA/PIA, Privacy Framework Implementation, Data Breach Management, Data Lifecycle & Classification, Access Controls, Encryption, Information Security Principles, Client Handling & Consulting, Project/Team Management (Senior Roles), Report Writing, Documentation & Presentation
• Preferred Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• Key Competencies: Client-facing Consulting, Analytical & Problem-solving Skills, Multi-project Management, Leadership & Mentoring, Communication & Stakeholder Management