Consultant III, Privacy Program Compliance (Hybrid)

About the role

Job Purpose: This position serves as a senior Privacy compliance lead responsible for supporting the continued maturity of TruStage's Privacy program. Working closely with Compliance leadership, this role helps shape and operationalize strategic program priorities, drives complex initiatives and ensures effective integration of privacy and records management requirements across the enterprise. The position serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, providing expert guidance on privacy and proper data use matters while also offering leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members and cross-functional partners. TruStage may process applicant information using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool. This tool automatically generates a screening score based on how well applicant information matches the requirements and qualifications for the position. TruStage recruiters use the screening score as a guide to further evaluate candidates; the score is one component of an application review and does not automatically determine whether a candidate moves forward. Candidates may choose to opt out of this process.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Compliance leadership to mature Privacy program capabilities, processes and strategic initiatives.
• Lead complex privacy initiatives and drive execution of program priorities across the enterprise.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy compliance, data use, records management and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and management on California privacy compliance obligations, including program execution, monitoring, reporting, notice management and implementation of regulatory changes.
• Provide informal leadership, coaching, mentorship and strategic guidance to team and business partners while helping build organizational capabilities and team effectiveness.
• Proactively identify and assess risks, opportunities and solutions, recommending improvements that strengthen the program.
• Take initiative to understand client business. Consult with business, technology and data teams to design compliant, practical solutions that support business objectives while managing risk with privacy-by-design.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement with automation, artificial intelligence, analytics and technology-enabled compliance solutions.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, reporting, metrics and governance activities that support effective program oversight and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to interpret and operationalize new laws, regulations and industry expectations.
• Influence enterprise decision-making through strong consultation, relationship management and communication.
• Deliver training, awareness and educational initiatives related to privacy, data use, records management and compliance expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, compliance, information management, law, information systems, risk management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in privacy compliance, records and information management, regulatory compliance, risk management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and enhancing privacy compliance programs.
• Experience supporting California privacy compliance programs and regulatory implementation.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to lead through influence and provide mentorship and guidance without direct supervisory authority.
• Deep knowledge of privacy laws, data use requirements and information governance principles.
• Strong understanding of records and information management practices and controls.
• Proven ability to think strateg