VP, Global Privacy - Data Protection Officer

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Executive
Cybersecurity
Saviynt

Saviynt

Saviynt is the leading cloud identity governance platform providing access governance and intelligence solutions for critical applications on Cloud and Enterprise, ensuring operational efficiency, risk reduction, and simplified identity management.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
$170M raised

Description

  • Lead a modern global data privacy program across AI infrastructure, cloud, and SaaS platforms.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable privacy framework based on ISO 27701 and related international standards.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on global and regional privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, DPDP, PDPA, and APPI.
  • Oversee and maintain certification and compliance with the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
  • Conduct and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk products, vendors, and internal processes.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, and other cross-functional teams to embed privacy controls into products and business applications.
  • Lead privacy support for external audits and represent the company in customer due diligence and security reviews.
  • Work with Legal to draft, review, and negotiate DPAs and privacy-related contract clauses.
  • Evaluate third-party processors to ensure they meet privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Establish and operate privacy incident reporting and response processes, including DSARs and right-to-be-forgotten requests across jurisdictions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Information Security, Data Protection, or a related field.
  • Extensive progressive experience in data privacy, data protection, legal compliance, or a related area.
  • Multiple years of senior leadership experience managing global privacy programs, preferably in a SaaS or high-growth tech environment.
  • Proven experience with cross-border data transfer mechanisms and conflicting regional privacy laws.
  • Experience presenting privacy roadmaps and security posture to enterprise customers and stakeholders.
  • Ability to translate complex regulations and legal requirements into clear guidance for product managers and engineers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk appetite versus regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with privacy, security, or compliance programs in an AI, cloud, or SaaS context is preferred.
  • Familiarity with external audits such as SOC 2 and ISO is preferred.

Benefits

  • Remote work based in the UK.
  • Opportunity to have direct impact on global data privacy strategy.
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
  • Global exposure and the chance to work on cutting-edge AI and identity security solutions.
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued.
  • High-growth environment with challenging, meaningful work.
  • Equal opportunity employer status with fair consideration for all qualified applicants.

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