Data Privacy Program Manager

Work Mode: Remote

Location: Remote

Opportunity

A career in Data Privacy at Kohler provides an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and rapidly evolving field partnering as a subject matter expert with teams in smart product development, IOT, marketing and advertising, web development, IT system privacy by design, global shared service centers and procurement vendor compliance, to name a few. Kohler operates in over 40 countries and privacy is a key component of those operations. This role sits in the unique position of partnering with Kohler’s new product development teams, Marketing teams, and digital products to name a few. Our business partners and customers alike expect our team to bring business-minded solutions that balance privacy requirements and expectations with the enablement of key market strategies. Our model is designed to position Kohler as a privacy leader in manufacturing and serve as a differentiator in the global market.

Specific Responsibilities

• Builds trust and develops effective relationships with key stakeholders in all business units and corporate functions.

• Drives the planning, implementation, administration and communication of data privacy compliance and privacy-by-design in key functions such as connected products, digital products, and marketing.

• Develops and maintains ongoing reporting mechanisms to identify and manage data privacy compliance risks and exposures in these key functions.

• Partners with business leaders to develop and implement global AI strategy and processes.

• Identify and recommend technical solutions to manage privacy risks in products, market tests, digital products, and other consumer facing endeavors.

• Develop and perform product privacy consultations, product specific privacy policies and procedures.

• Assists in maintaining statutory records of processing required under Article 30 of the GDPR and other jurisdictions.

• Collaborates with new product development and IOT teams in creating new uses of data that employ privacy features.

• Develops corrective action plans to ensure compliance with data privacy global framework and delivers recommendations to senior leadership.

• Monitors regulatory changes and trends in data privacy, data ethics and responsible AI and develops strategic recommendations and implementation plans accordingly.

• Partners with senior leadership on development and implementation of new privacy framework pillars including Advertising and Marketing.

• Ongoing ownership of Martech, Adtech and Digital Product privacy framework, working closely with Marketing, Data Analytics and IT leaders and teams.

Skills/Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work across business streams, i.e. Data, Compliance, Business, Information Security, New Product Development, Marketing, etc.

• Knowledge of global data privacy regimes, including GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA, PIPL

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent technical degrees.

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) (CIPM or CIPT preferred).

• Three or more years of program management related work, ideally with a focus in data privacy related work.

• Competency with IT Security principles and a willingness to understand IT and data analytics related concepts and terms.

• Experience issue spotting and triaging privacy issues as they emerge across the product lifecycle, and tracking multiple competing priorities across a blended team

• Adept at building strong relationships with international business partners to drive compliance initiatives.

• Ability drive forward multiple initiatives in timely manner.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport and credibility within company.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner effectively across business units and locations.

• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

• Self-motivated, strategic, innovative and detail oriented.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (<20%)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $129,150 - $165,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.