Privacy Compliance Program Manager

The Privacy Compliance Program Manager is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, and execution of privacy-related projects on behalf of DFA's Value Integrity Compliance Program. Work involves diverse and complex tasks across projects, including understanding the applicability and potential impact of privacy regulations on DFA, and collaborating with business units to document internal controls, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional projects for privacy compliance initiatives across the organization
• Collaborate with business units in the development of solutions to limit privacy risk, support risk mitigation plans to completion, and provide guidance to address changes in the regulatory environment
• Document and/or evaluate processes and corresponding internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable US and international laws, regulations, and policies
• Utilize the compliance module within DFA's Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system to capture the organization's privacy risk environment and develop corresponding metrics
• Update DFA's Privacy Compliance Program for industry best practices or privacy regulations by updating/creating corporate policies, procedures, guidance, and training materials
• In partnership with the business, provide education on emerging and existing privacy risks to guide decision making
• Drive discussions on the creation and implementation of any necessary employee communications related to new or altered privacy regulations
• Contribute to the organization's Privacy Risk Assessment
• Serve as a liaison with DFA's Legal Department as it relates to the organization's privacy initiatives
• Influence the work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met and issues and risks are communicated
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the organization's various companies, lines of business, and operations, worldwide
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years of experience in audit, compliance, business process, or related work experience, including program and/or project management experience
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams with members that are not direct reports
• Certification and/or License - recognized compliance, risk, and/or audit certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of and skill with understanding and interpreting US and international privacy regulations (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GDPR), guidance documents, and guidelines
• Ability to research privacy rules, codes, regulations, and laws
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and other common privacy frameworks
• Implement and understand internal control practices
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrates an approachable, professional demeanor
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to provide quality deliverables on time
• Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values, including proven ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments as needed to meet business needs
• Able to multi-task in fast-paced environment and interact effectively to communicate on privacy related matters
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision
• Able to analyze, problem solve and implement change management

Ethics and Compliance Department Value Proposition

• Department will pay for industry certifications related to your job responsibilities
• Opportunities for career advancement within the department
• Collaborative working style within the Department and across the Cooperative
• Encourages creativity and ideas for process improvement
• Quarterly department (in person) team building activities
• Dedicated time for volunteering and community connection
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and compassionate co-workers

An Equal Opportunity Employer