[Remote] Privacy Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maleda Tech is seeking an experienced Privacy Program Manager for a contract engagement supporting a leading technology organization. The role conducts privacy impact assessments and machine learning privacy reviews, translates technical data flows into documentation, identifies risks, and coordinates privacy-by-design approvals across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Partner with cross-functional technical teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science) to gather information on data flows, processing activities, and technical safeguards
- Conduct privacy and ML reviews of submitted information, working alongside privacy subject matter experts to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks
- Support the development and refinement of privacy documentation — including end-to-end data flow diagrams and operational controls — preparing materials for formal review and approval
- Manage multiple documents across various stages of review, tracking progress and driving timely completion
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and privacy teams to finalize and deliver required privacy documentation
- Monitor for and identify compliance and operational risks throughout the assessment process
- Coordinate with the privacy incident response team to triage and escalate privacy-related requests as needed
Skills
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in privacy operations, compliance, or data governance within a technology or enterprise environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex privacy and technical concepts for diverse audiences, including product teams, legal, and executive stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA) and their application in enterprise settings
- Proven track record conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supporting privacy-by-design initiatives
- Experience collaborating with legal, product, engineering, and security teams to operationalize privacy requirements across the product life cycle
- Demonstrated ability to interpret technical and business processes, identify privacy risks, and recommend practical, scalable mitigation strategies
- Strong program management skills, with 5+ years leading initiatives from planning through execution, including stakeholder reporting and risk tracking
- Skilled at influencing without authority and building consensus across cross-functional teams in a global, fast-paced environment
- Experience managing multiple workstreams and documentation efforts simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities
- BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
- Familiarity with privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana)
- Professional certifications such as AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT
Benefits
- Remote (within the US)
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