Location : Mumbai

Client Industry : Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Consulting

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director - Data Privacy to lead strategic privacy consulting engagements, manage enterprise-level data protection programs, and advise global clients on privacy regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong consulting expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience managing complex privacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end data privacy and data protection programs for enterprise clients.

- Conduct privacy gap assessments, DPIAs, PIAs, RoPA, data mapping, and privacy audits.

- Advise clients on global privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, India's DPDP Act, and PDPL.

- Develop privacy policies, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.

- Drive privacy-by-design, consent management, data lifecycle management, and cross-border data transfers.

- Lead Data Subject Rights (DSR) programs, third-party privacy risk assessments, and privacy incident readiness.

- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, DPO, Product, and Engineering.

- Manage client relationships, ensure delivery excellence, and contribute to privacy practice growth.

Candidate Profile :

- 7+ years of experience in data privacy, data protection, or privacy consulting.

- Strong understanding of global privacy laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks.

- Proven experience managing enterprise-level privacy programs and client engagements.

- Hands-on expertise in DPIAs, data mapping, privacy risk assessments, and governance.

- Familiarity with privacy tools such as OneTrust, Securiti.ai, BigID, or similar platforms.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strategic, client-focused, and solution-oriented mindset.

- Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT preferred.

What We Offer :

- Exposure to global clients and complex privacy transformation programs.

- Opportunities to lead high-impact engagements and strategic initiatives.

- Leadership growth and professional development.

- A collaborative work environment with hybrid working options.