An entertainment company in NYC is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director of Compliance & Privacy Tech Operations. This leader will drive the development and execution of global privacy and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.) while embedding privacy- and compliance-by-design principles across all operations.
***This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring the qualified professional to work onsite at least 3 days a week.***
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance operational processes to ensure regulatory and data protection compliance
- Oversee data mapping, risk assessments, PIAs, and related documentation
- Establish KPIs to track program effectiveness
- Lead development of proactive privacy and compliance controls and technology strategies
- Partner with Legal to implement privacy and compliance policies, standards, and guidelines
- Oversee enterprise-wide training to promote a culture of regulatory awareness
- Monitor regulatory changes and adapt internal programs accordingly
- Conduct privacy and compliance risk assessments and lead incident response efforts
- Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation and regulatory strategy
- Partner with Legal, IT, Security, and business units to embed compliance into new initiatives
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 12+ years in Information Governance, Data Privacy, or Compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Deep knowledge of data governance and privacy laws
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Desired Skills:
- Advanced Degree (JD, MBA, etc.)
- Media / Entertainment industry experience
- Familiarity with tools like OneTrust, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint
- Experience working in Agile environments
