Grant Thornton
Job Overview
Grant Thornton is seeking a Privacy Program Manager to join the team in Chicago, IL. The Privacy Program Manager will report directly to the firm’s Privacy Leader and work closely with the legal team, technology, and various other functional group leaders. This role sits in the office of the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day management of privacy programs with support from colleagues in Grant Thornton’s privacy teams.
Manage ISO 27701 compliance activities including documentation, internal compliance assessments and audit participation globally.
Assist in development of and directly responsible for tracking privacy program key performance indicators globally.
Provide project management and metrics reporting assistance for global privacy program activities.
Manage Grant Thornton policies globally including recommendations for modifications, communications on changes, and monitoring for compliance.
Manage development and maintenance of global standard operating procedures, liaising with relevant Grant Thornton entities to assist and ensure compliance.
Operationalize and manage internal controls related to privacy management frameworks.
Assist with managing and implementing short and long‑term initiatives for the continuous improvement of Grant Thornton’s privacy program against identified maturity goals.
Assist in monitoring privacy laws and developments.
Assist Sr. Privacy Director with merger and acquisition activities.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum 4‑6 years’ experience as a privacy professional with global integration, planning, reporting and management experience.
Substantial experience using privacy management frameworks to demonstrate compliance with privacy requirements and assessing the effectiveness of privacy safeguards against framework requirements.
Knowledge of fair information practice and data ethics principles.
Ability to plan and implement changes impacting the business as a result of evolving privacy requirements.
Knowledge of privacy management tools and experience, including One Trust and Radar First.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certifications are a plus.
Ability to exercise good judgement and balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations.
Limited travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL office is between $120,000 and $180,000.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA offices only is between $129,600 and $194,400 per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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Responsibilities
Support day-to-day management of privacy programs with support from colleagues in Grant Thornton’s privacy teams.
Manage ISO 27701 compliance activities including documentation, internal compliance assessments and audit participation globally.
Assist in development of and directly responsible for tracking privacy program key performance indicators globally.
Provide project management and metrics reporting assistance for global privacy program activities.
Manage Grant Thornton policies globally including recommendations for modifications, communications on changes, and monitoring for compliance.
Manage development and maintenance of global standard operating procedures, liaising with relevant Grant Thornton entities to assist and ensure compliance.
Operationalize and manage internal controls related to privacy management frameworks.
Assist with managing and implementing short and long‑term initiatives for the continuous improvement of Grant Thornton’s privacy program against identified maturity goals.
Assist in monitoring privacy laws and developments.
Assist Sr. Privacy Director with merger and acquisition activities.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum 4‑6 years’ experience as a privacy professional with global integration, planning, reporting and management experience.
Substantial experience using privacy management frameworks to demonstrate compliance with privacy requirements and assessing the effectiveness of privacy safeguards against framework requirements.
Knowledge of fair information practice and data ethics principles.
Ability to plan and implement changes impacting the business as a result of evolving privacy requirements.
Knowledge of privacy management tools and experience, including One Trust and Radar First.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM); Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) certifications are a plus.
Ability to exercise good judgement and balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations.
Limited travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL office is between $120,000 and $180,000.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA offices only is between $129,600 and $194,400 per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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