Director Data Privacy - Operations

Position Summary As a member of the professional staff, contributes a high level of specialized knowledge and skill in a discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations Planning & Support, Sales & Marketing) area to support department and / or function objectives. Generally, works with considerable independence, developing operating plans and related operational processes for own department in alignment with broader business objectives.Specific Job SummaryThe Director, Data Privacy, will report to and assist the AVP, Privacy Operations to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations globally. The role maintains an awareness of federal, state, and international privacy laws and standards and applies this knowledge to MVWC business processes and systems including information privacy automation technologies and tools.The role is responsible for responding to and proactively managing various aspects of the global privacy program. The privacy program is responsible for ensuring privacy is part of the MVW fabric which stretches across 80 countries. The role should have a solid understanding of key privacy laws across the globe such as GDPR, APPI, CCPA, and PDPA to name a few. Areas of involvement may range from privacy operations (DSRs, Incident Response, Notice & Policy), Privacy Compliance and Risk (PIA, TIA, DPIA, ROPA), Privacy Architecture and Engineering (Cookies, OneTrust, PET enablement, PbD), as well as AI risk assessments. This includes, but is not limited to, managing others' daily work, overseeing key programs, development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure MVW is operating transparently and building trust with our customers.The position will interact with departments globally across the enterprise, including management to senior leadership levels at corporate and site-based locations.Expected Contributions Oversee privacy related business process data mapping for global regulations (including GDPR and CCPA as examples).Oversee privacy reviews of new systems, applications, and third-party data sharing relationships.Manage contract reviews and input for privacy-related engagements.Maintain and update privacy process and related documentation across the enterprise.Assist in the drafting, implementation and maintenance of the company’s information privacy policies and procedures.Manage recertification process of privacy policies and global regulation documentation (including GDPR and CCPA as examples).Development and maintenance of Privacy Office SharePoint site for the enterprise.Facilitate development and maintenance of privacy training materials and other communications to raise awareness and drive cultural change for data privacy awareness with associates and third parties.Partner with Information Security, Procurement, Human Resources, Global Technology, Law department, and Business Relationship Managers to conduct investigations, privacy by design reviews, intake assessments and recommend opportunities for improvements.Optimize, configure, and manage the technology tools used to support the global privacy program.Lead MVW’s efforts to improve customers’ data transparency needs.Perform initial and ongoing privacy risk assessments (e.g. TIAs, PIAs, DPIAs, AI Risk Assessments) and conduct related ongoing compliance and risk monitoring activities in coordination with the entity’s other compliance and operational assessment functions.Lead and / or support privacy investigations as needed.Act as a key advisor in the development of risk management and risk treatment plans while aligning with Business risk appetite, and work with relevant Risk Control owners for implementation and ongoing treatment, as required.Monitor adherence to MVWC’s risk management framework and measuring compliance risk ensuring that reviews are conducted consistently across the enterprise on a regular basis to confirm that controls identified are operating effectively.Design and implement complex analyses of comparative and historical data, related to current status and identify trends.Maintain an enterprise record of processing activities (ROPAs).Assist in maintaining and enhancing global cookie and similar technology compliance.Candidate Profile Successful candidates should possess knowledge and experience and demonstrate strong leadership and relationship skills as follows : Generally, a professional position requiring significant knowledge and experience in one or more disciplines and / or business operations as well as associate and / or organizational management experience. College degree and / or relevant experience generally required.EducationBachelor’s degree required or at least 7 years privacy experience; advanced degree preferred.Data Privacy certification such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP); or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); preferred.ExperienceAt least 10 years of progressive professional experience in Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Technology, Audit, Risk Management or related fields.Proven experience in the area of Privacy, Information Security, Risk Management, Technology, SOX, or similar field.Strong personal, analytical and communications skills.Demonstrated ability to translate regulations and / or standards into workable and implementable solutions.Proven experience with change management in an international organization.Experience using the One Trust or other privacy management platform preferred.Multilingual capabilities (read, speak and write), a plus.Skills / AttributesDemonstrated ability to communicate complex and technical information in an easily understood and actionable manner.Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.Excellent prioritization and pragmatic problem-solving skills.Organizational skills to manage multiple, concurrent project and task assignments.High degree of business acumen and analytical thinking.Project management skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and across levels of the organization.Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of the organization.High attention to detail.Ability to present complex information to leadership.Proven ability to lead, implement, and manage change.Goal oriented; self-motivated.Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.#J-18808-Ljbffr