Principal Compliance & Privacy Analyst

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Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the organization’s privacy program, ensuring compliance with applicable global data privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to build privacy into our products and services, with an industry focused perspective
• Conduct risk management activities such as supporting teams in the completion and review of privacy risk assessments, privacy audits, etc. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner on all matters related to privacy, data protection, security, etc.
• Liaise regularly with legal teams to assess new data use cases from marketing, sales, analytics, customer success, etc., to ensure appropriate governance measures are in place
• Provide guidance to customer engagement teams to facilitate timely responses to customer inquiries or concerns
• Work with procurement and legal teams to ensure that third-party vendors and partners comply with privacy requirements through contract clauses, data processing agreements (DPAs), and regular privacy impact assessments
• Regularly perform reviews on the organization’s privacy posture and report monthly metrics to leadership

Data Protection & Security

• Collaborate with the various teams to ensure the protection of personal data through appropriate security controls, including encryption, access management, and secure data handling practices
• Help oversee privacy measures within the SDLC as it relates key privacy principles such as privacy by design, data minimization, transparency and consent, security, and/or the use of AI. This may or may not include running tests for privacy vulnerabilities, leading development of user consent management protocols, and/or anonymization practices across the organization

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver strategic guidance and training on advanced privacy topics such as industry-specific personal information use cases, use of geolocation data, logging, anonymization, and use of AI.
• Foster a culture of privacy awareness within the organization by promoting privacy principles and supporting privacy initiatives across Autodesk
• Provide guidance to customer engagement teams to facilitate timely responses to customer inquiries or concerns

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master’s or JD (Juris Doctor) is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in privacy, audit, compliance, or data protection roles, with a deep understanding of privacy laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Extensive experience in privacy program coordination and implementation in a corporate environment, preferably within a highly regulated industry
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across legal, compliance, product/engineering, and business functions
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or similar privacy certifications are highly desirable (e.g., CISM, CIPM, CISSP)

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $141,800 and $229,460. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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