Sr. Director, Compliance & Privacy TechOps

An entertainment company in NYC is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Director of Compliance & Privacy Tech Operations. This leader will drive the development and execution of global privacy and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.) while embedding privacy- and compliance-by-design principles across all operations.

***This is a Hybrid opportunity requiring the qualified professional to work onsite at least 3 days a week.***

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance operational processes to ensure regulatory and data protection compliance


• Oversee data mapping, risk assessments, PIAs, and related documentation


• Establish KPIs to track program effectiveness


• Lead development of proactive privacy and compliance controls and technology strategies


• Partner with Legal to implement privacy and compliance policies, standards, and guidelines


• Oversee enterprise-wide training to promote a culture of regulatory awareness


• Monitor regulatory changes and adapt internal programs accordingly


• Conduct privacy and compliance risk assessments and lead incident response efforts


• Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation and regulatory strategy


• Partner with Legal, IT, Security, and business units to embed compliance into new initiatives


• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 12+ years in Information Governance, Data Privacy, or Compliance


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field


• Deep knowledge of data governance and privacy laws


• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Desired Skills:

• Advanced Degree (JD, MBA, etc.)


• Media / Entertainment industry experience


• Familiarity with tools like OneTrust, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint


• Experience working in Agile environments