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Dairy Farmers of America Privacy Compliance Program Manager in Kansas City, Kansas
Job Description
The Privacy Compliance Program Manager is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, and execution of privacy-related projects on behalf of DFA’s Value Integrity Compliance Program. Work involves diverse and complex tasks across projects, including understanding the applicability and potential impact of privacy regulations on DFA, and collaborating with business units to document internal controls, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional projects for privacy compliance initiatives across the organization
Collaborate with business units in the development of solutions to limit privacy risk, support risk mitigation plans to completion, and provide guidance to address changes in the regulatory environment
Document and/or evaluate processes and corresponding internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable US and international laws, regulations, and policies
Utilize the compliance module within DFA’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) system to capture the organization’s privacy risk environment and develop corresponding metrics
Update DFA’s Privacy Compliance Program for industry best practices or privacy regulations by updating/creating corporate policies, procedures, guidance, and training materials
In partnership with the business, provide education on emerging and existing privacy risks to guide decision making
Drive discussions on the creation and implementation of any necessary employee communications related to new or altered privacy regulations
Contribute to the organization’s Privacy Risk Assessment
Serve as a liaison with DFA’s Legal Department as it relates to the organization’s privacy initiatives
Influence the work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met and issues and risks are communicated
Develop and maintain an understanding of the organization’s various companies, lines of business, and operations, worldwide
Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
4+ years of experience in audit, compliance, business process, or related work experience, including program and/or project management experience
Experience leading cross-functional project teams with members that are not direct reports
Certification and/or License – recognized compliance, risk, and/or audit certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of and skill with understanding and interpreting US and international privacy regulations (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GDPR), guidance documents, and guidelines
Ability to research privacy rules, codes, regulations, and laws
Familiarity with NIST, ISO, SOC 2, and other common privacy frameworks
Implement and understand internal control practices
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Excellent ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Demonstrates an approachable, professional demeanor
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to provide quality deliverables on time
Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values, including proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments as needed to meet business needs
Able to multi-task in fast-paced environment and interact effectively to communicate on privacy related matters
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision
Able to analyze, problem solve and implement change management
Ethics and Compliance Department Value Proposition
Department will pay for industry certifications related to your job responsibilities
Opportunities for career advancement within the department
Collaborative working style within the Department and across the Cooperative
Encourages creativity and ideas for process improvement
Quarterly department (in person) team building activities
Dedicated time for volunteering and community connection
Work-life balance
Supportive and compassionate co-workers
An Equal Opportunity Employer