Privacy and Data Protection Program Manager

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here.  We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. 

We are looking for a Privacy and Data Protection Program Manager to join our Legal team. Reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, you will play a critical role in developing, managing, and scaling DigitalOcean’s global privacy and data protection program. You will ensure compliance with international, federal, and local regulations—including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy laws—while working closely with teams across the company to embed data protection practices into our operations and culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Driving privacy compliance across the organization, including conducting privacy and AI risk assessments, documenting findings, and recommending remediation measures.
• Managing the Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) process by reviewing requests, coordinating with business functions to fulfill them, and ensuring timely, accurate responses.
• Ensuring alignment with applicable regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, CJIS, and others) by maintaining documentation, managing compliance reviews, and providing guidance to stakeholders.
• Supporting incident response by maintaining records, assisting with investigations, and helping prepare regulatory notifications as required.
• Designing, developing, and delivering privacy and data governance training programs for both general awareness and role-specific needs.
• Serving as a trusted liaison across Product, Engineering, IT, HR, Marketing, and Operations to integrate privacy considerations into technology development, procurement, and deployment.
• Championing continuous improvement in privacy and data protection practices through proactive program management and cross-departmental collaboration.

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean:

• Expertise in privacy compliance: 5–10 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or legal roles, preferably in a global SaaS or technology company.
• Strong knowledge of regulations: Hands-on experience applying GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, and other regional or industry-specific privacy frameworks.
• Proven risk management skills: Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, audits, and compliance monitoring, with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Cross-functional communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with discretion: Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive data and confidential information responsibly.
• Organizational strength: Skilled at managing multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical fluency: Familiarity with IT systems, data mapping, databases, and core security concepts (e.g., encryption, pseudonymization, access controls).
• Preferred experience: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, international experience with cross-border data transfer rules, and certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/EU, or CIPP/C.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will pro