Privacy Implementation Lead

Accountabilities:

Translate privacy obligations, regulatory requirements, and legal guidance into clear technical and operational requirements, defining implementation steps, ownership, dependencies, deadlines, and expected outcomes.
Lead the operational implementation of privacy initiatives, coordinating with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, and other stakeholders to manage deliverables, resolve blockers, and ensure projects progress through completion.
Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of privacy controls across digital properties, advertising technologies, and data collection practices.
Collaborate with technical teams to understand and document data flows, system dependencies, integrations, and storage practices to support requirements related to data deletion, suppression, retention, and permitted data use.
Help develop reporting and analytics guidelines and establish appropriate data retention requirements based on business objectives, client needs, and privacy obligations.
Implement and manage privacy, compliance, tracking, and governance tools, including third-party solutions for testing and monitoring tracking technologies.
Test, validate, and document privacy controls, including pixel and tag behavior, consent signals, opt-out mechanisms, deletion workflows, and data retention safeguards.
Establish repeatable processes for privacy intake, backlog management, implementation tracking, testing, quality assurance, and reporting.
Identify gaps between privacy requirements and actual system functionality, collaborating with relevant teams to prioritize remediation and verify that corrective actions are effective.
Use AI tools and automation to improve quality assurance, reduce manual effort, streamline workflows, and enhance the Privacy team's operational effectiveness.
Maintain accurate documentation, implementation records, project updates, and reporting to support transparency, accountability, and ongoing compliance.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and ensure privacy considerations are incorporated into technical and product workflows throughout implementation.
Requirements:
At least five years of experience in privacy operations, privacy implementation, technical program management, product operations, compliance operations, legal operations, data governance, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience working directly with technical teams, including Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, or comparable functions.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, track deadlines, and drive initiatives through completion.
Ability to understand technical concepts such as data flows, APIs, pixels, tags, consent signals, databases, system integrations, data deletion, and retention workflows.
Familiarity with privacy frameworks and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, consent requirements, opt-outs, data deletion rights, data retention, and privacy by design.
Experience implementing or managing privacy, compliance, tracking, governance, or technical workflow tools, including supporting their testing, monitoring, and ongoing effectiveness.
Practical experience using AI tools or automation to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, or strengthen quality assurance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal, privacy, and technical requirements into clear instructions and actionable deliverables.
Strong documentation skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sound judgment when identifying implementation gaps, evaluating risks, and recommending practical solutions.
A proactive, technically curious, and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to ask effective questions, work independently, and collaborate across multiple teams.
Ability to adapt to evolving requirements, manage competing priorities, and maintain consistent execution in a fast-paced technology environment.
Additional experience considered an asset:
Experience in advertising technology, marketing technology, data platforms, digital measurement, tracking, or another technically complex environment.
Familiarity with programmatic advertising products, digital advertising infrastructure, or related data collection technologies.
Experience supporting pixels, tags, tracking technologies, or client-facing digital properties.
Previous experience implementing or managing third-party tracking technology testing, monitoring, or governance tools.
Benefits:
Competitive base salary: Annual salary range of USD $125,600 to $172,700 for candidates based in the United States.
Additional compensation opportunities: Eligible employees may receive additional compensation, including annual bonuses and equity awards, depending on the role and applicable arrangements.
Remote-first flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in the United States, supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
Health and wellness: Comprehensive health benefits beginning on the first day of employment, alongside access to a mental health care program.
Retirement savings: Access to retirement savings plans, including 401(k) options in the United States.
Competitive paid time off: Generous paid leave packages, including a day off for your birthday.
Remote work support: Work-from-home reimbursements to help support your home office setup.
Flexible workspaces: Optional global WeWork membership for employees seeking an alternative to working from home, with additional hubs in London and Toronto.
Professional development: Structured onboarding, comprehensive training, and support for personal development initiatives, including conferences, courses, and books.
Continuous learning: Access to specialized programmatic advertising courses and certifications to support professional growth.
Family support: A parental leave program designed to support employees and their families.
Inclusive workplace culture: Join a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive team that values innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
Team engagement: Opportunities to participate in social activities and team events.
Accessible recruitment: Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.