Privacy Manager & Data Protection Officer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Privacy Manager & Data Protection Officer leads G2’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with global regulations and embedding privacy safeguards across the organization. The role designs policies, conducts risk assessments, manages incident response, and drives training and vendor oversight.

Role Snapshot

• Privacy program ownership
• Regulatory compliance leadership
• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Data mapping & classification
• Incident response management
• Training & awareness delivery
• Vendor privacy oversight

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Privacy, Legal, or related field
• 6+ years privacy management and regulatory compliance experience
• Thorough knowledge of international and domestic privacy laws
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, risk assessment, and mitigation
• privacy management
• regulatory compliance

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Privacy certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA
• privacy certifications
• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA

Work Setup

• Location: Chicago, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility details
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and a comprehensive program.
• Lead the creation of a privacy strategy aligned with corporate objectives and stay current on global privacy regulations.
• Conduct regular compliance assessments, data mapping, classification, and risk mitigation activities.
• Perform privacy and data protection impact assessments for new projects, systems, and processes.
• Design and execute incident response plans, leading investigations, containment, and regulatory reporting.
• Create and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for employees.
• Assess third‑party vendors for privacy compliance and manage remediation efforts.

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Optional privacy certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.