Director Data Privacy

 

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Overview:

 

This is an opportunity to lead and own IGT’s global data privacy program from an operational aspect. IGT is seeking an experienced and motivated individual with a track record of garnering support for and delivering projects in fast moving and complex environments to execute our privacy roadmap. In this role, you’ll work with a wide variety of IGT’s senior leaders and stakeholders including legal, product technology, and information technology and security to ensure that IGT’s data practices are and remain in compliance with applicable laws.

This position reports to the Legal Counsel – Data Privacy and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management). 

Job Summary:

 

The Director Data Privacy & Compliance Operations provides support and subject matter expertise on privacy and data protection issues as they relate to the evaluation of business initiatives, processes, and applications within IGT. This role will help implement IGT’s global data privacy and protection program and will also have further responsibility for corporate privacy and compliance projects. 
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

•    Act as the primary lead on implementation of the global data privacy and protection program and manage a team of privacy professionals to operationalize the global data privacy and protection program

•    Work closely with stakeholders to identify gaps in privacy implementation across global business units

•    Translate regulatory requirements and expectations into actionable business requirements and ensure clear communication and coordination of such requirements to business units and functional areas

•    Partner across the global organization to provide actionable advice to minimize legal risks while advancing business goals and objectives laws in the context of IGT’s activities, 

•    Ensure the company’s data privacy and protection procedures are in accordance with global data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices

•    Evaluate the existing data privacy and protection framework and identify opportunities for improvement

•    Own leadership updates, including creating presentation decks, roadmaps, and status reports for an executive audience 

•    Establish governance, safeguards, and auditing infrastructure to ensure ongoing compliance

•    Evaluate and/or develop training materials related to data privacy and protection compliance policies and procedures; provide effective training on the same

•    Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues

•    Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization

•    Perform other tasks as assigned from time-to-time by the Associate General Counsel – Data Privacy & Compliance

Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

•    Expert knowledge of data privacy, data protection, and data governance laws around the globe, in particular GDPR, PIPL, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, and other country, federal, and state data protection laws 

•    Capable of spotting data privacy and protection issues and correspondingly strong ability to provide solutions or paths to resolution

•    Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, actionable, business-oriented advice

•    Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing advice and guidance to internal clients

•    Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize deadlines

•    Attention to detail, including documentation, record-keeping, and tracking

•    Laser-focus