Program Management - Program Manager V

Job#: 3034927

Job Description:
Program Management - Program Manager V

Location: San Francisco, California (Remote)

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: $90-$100 Hourly

Role Overview

We are seeking a Program Manager to join a People Risk, Privacy, and Compliance team. This role will lead risk initiatives and be responsible for the end-to-end assessment of employment, privacy, and AI risk in use cases impacting people data. The ideal candidate will possess proven risk management skills and experience leading complex, matrixed company initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive risk assessments across privacy and employment compliance, focusing on product-facing initiatives.
• Apply and maintain rigorous risk frameworks to evaluate complex compliance risks.
• Partner with technical teams to understand product infrastructure and data processing to assess associated risks.
• Support the People Data Review program, managing high-intensity workflows with attention to detail.
• Influence product development through "compliance by design" principles to ensure adherence to global protection standards.
• Lead end-to-end risk assessments for projects involving people data and collaborate with legal teams.
• Lead the resolution of issues identified during reviews in partnership with legal and cross-functional compliance teams.
• Develop and own communication plans to report program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, and ensure HR compliance is maintained.
• Define and track key metrics and performance indicators to drive the execution of program deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in risk assessment, assurance, and compliance management.
• Expertise in privacy and/or employment compliance and data protection (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• A technical data background, including an understanding of infrastructure and data processing.
• Risk management or compliance expertise, preferably 2nd line of defense risk management or internal audit experience within a technology company.
• A background in People Data Privacy and/or User Data Privacy.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments for privacy, employment, security, and AI compliance.
• Working knowledge or willingness to learn the content and requirements of various employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated data analytical skills and experience working with attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining working relationships with both engineering and legal partners.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.