Privacy Program Manager (Hybrid)

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Description:

We are seeking a Privacy Program Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth and success of our firm. This position offers a hybrid schedule, allowing flexibility to work from home or the office. At present, this role requires in-office presence once a week, as well as attendance at occasional team meetings, trainings, and firm-sponsored events. This position can be based in any of the Firm’s offices. The Privacy Program Manager will support Firm’s data privacy strategy, analyze legal, regulatory and client obligations with respect to privacy and data protection, and support the Firm’s mission to develop and maintain a comprehensive international privacy program.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Director of Privacy and Compliance with the execution of an industry-leading global privacy program;

• Effectively communicate and liaison with key stakeholders from cross-functional business services teams and practice groups;
• Drive execution of privacy program deliverables;
• Manage the Firm's HIPAA Compliance program with respect to client engagements, including the identification of necessary controls, policies, procedures and training that safeguard Protected Health Information;
• Advise on complex legal data privacy requirements and best practices, including cross-border data transfers;
• Assist with privacy investigations and incidents;
• Analyze and evaluate the Firm’s compliance with relevant privacy and data protection regulations, standards and frameworks, and establish ongoing monitoring of effectiveness and auditing procedures based on applicable frameworks in support of the Firm’s Integrated Risk Management (IRM) program;

• Support the Firm’s data protection impact assessment efforts, including the creation of awareness materials;

• Oversee the privacy and data protection training program, including the identification of role-based training that promotes privacy and compliance by design and protects personal information;
• Educate the team’s junior staff on evolving privacy regulations and trends and lead a team of analysts;

• Escalate data privacy risks and vulnerabilities to the Director of Privacy and Compliance 

• Manage data subject access requests and update processes and procedures, as necessary;
• Perform program risk assessments, including program maturity assessments, and develop privacy risk remediation plans and recommendations;
• Support the firm’s adoption of tools and technologies that support the privacy and compliance program; and
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related privacy experience required, with people leadership experience preferred.
• Industry standard certification, such as CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US or CIPM preferred.
• Knowledge or understanding of IT Security principles a plus.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be at their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being. Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: generous paid time off; eleven paid holidays per year; time off for bereavement or jury duty; paid leave for new parents; comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSA or HSA; FSA for dependent care; supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care; excess liability coverage; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup care for children and adults; senior care planning support; and resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP’s privacy policies.