Privacy Manager

About G2 - Our People 

G2 was founded to create a place where people will love to work. We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job: a true calling. At the heart of our community and culture are our people. Our global G2 team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and that’s what makes our G2 community  strong and vibrant. We want everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, and we do this through our company and team events, our G2 Gives charitable initiatives, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). 

Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic global team and help every person reach their personal peak.

We support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO. Click here to learn more about our benefits. 

About G2 - The Company

When you join G2, you join the global team behind the largest and most trusted software marketplace. Every month, 5.5 million people come to G2 to inform smarter software decisions based on honest peer reviews. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help thousands of companies, and hundreds of employees, propel their potential. Ready for meaningful work that starts and ends with compassion and heart? You’ve come to the right place.

G2 is going through exciting growth! We’ve recently secured our Series D funding of $157 million, which will further allow us to grow and develop our product and people. Read about it here!

About The Role

G2 is looking for a Privacy Manager who will implement and enforce G2's privacy strategy, including policies, procedures, and initiatives. You will plan and implement privacy training programs and communications and manage compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation. Additionally, you'll lead research and prepare communications in response to privacy-related events or consumer, government, or media inquiries. 

This is a Hybrid position: Some in-office presence is required to be in-person at our downtown Chicago HQ. 

In This Role, You Will: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's privacy program, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive privacy strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
• Stay current with international and domestic privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others relevant to our industry.
• Ensure the organization's compliance with privacy regulations and conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
• Establish and maintain processes for data mapping and classification to identify and protect sensitive data.
• Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and processes.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, processes, and systems.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified privacy risks.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for privacy incidents and data breaches.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, notification, and reporting as required by law.
• Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees and raise privacy consciousness.
• Oversee the assessment of third-party vendors for privacy compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Privacy, Legal, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in privacy management and regulatory compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of international and domestic privacy laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, risk assessment, and mitigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

What Can Help Your Application Stand Out:

• Other certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here. 

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