Data Privacy Technologist - Manager
PwCAbout the role
Industry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.In privacy law and data protection at PwC, you will specialise in providing advice and guidance to clients on privacy laws and data protection regulations. You will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection requirements, confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working in this area, you will assist in developing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing data protection measures to safeguard personal information.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
- Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
- Effectively mentor others.
- Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
- Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Privacy Law and Data Protection team you, you lead the implementation of innovative privacy solutions that safeguard client data. As a Manager, you motivate and inspire your team to deliver exceptional quality while managing client accounts and driving strategic initiatives that align with PwC's values and purpose. You oversee project management, foster a collaborative team environment, and uphold professional standards in activities.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and guide team members to achieve quality outcomes
- Manage client relationships and alignment with strategic goals
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Embrace and promote PwC's values and purpose
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in privacy / data protection
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree preferred
- Obtaining IAPP certifications such as: Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), CIPP certification in European privacy (CIPP/E), Canadian privacy (CIPP/C), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
- Demonstrating extensive knowledge of privacy regulations and standards
- Exhibiting hands-on experience with privacy technologies
- Possessing extensive understanding of version control systems like Git [KC1] [2]
- Leading end-to-end privacy technology implementations
- Analyzing and designing software enhancements for privacy
- Managing and mentoring teams of privacy engineers
- Defining KPIs for privacy technology effectiveness
- Staying current on evolving privacy standards and technologies
Travel Requirements
Up to 40%Job Posting End Date
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