Position Overview

Strategic privacy leader responsible for overseeing the Company's Data Protection Compliance Program. Develops governance frameworks, procedures, and guidance to ensure global compliance. Serves as the escalation point and subject matter expert for data protection matters, coordinating with business functions to embed privacy compliance. Not an operational role; focused on governance, strategy, risk management, and advisory.

Core Responsibilities

•    Oversee Data Protection Compliance Program implementation; develop procedures, templates, and guidance documents; conduct periodic effectiveness reviews
•    Monitor global regulatory developments; conduct gap analyses; provide expert advisory on complex privacy matters (transfers, lawful bases, DPIAs, legitimate interest assessments)
•    Oversee data mapping, record-keeping, and risk assessments; support privacy-by-design in products and systems
•    Design and deliver training programs; identify, train, and support business function compliance coordinators
•    Act as escalation point for privacy questions and incidents; coordinate across business units; collaborate with InfoSec, IT, Legal, HR, Procurement, R&D
•    Develop breach response procedures; oversee incident investigations and regulatory notifications; coordinate with external legal experts as appropriate
•    Manage third-party processor assessments; develop data subject request procedures; oversee privacy management tools (OneTrust or similar); support automation of privacy compliance workflows

Required qualifications

•    Law degree (JD, LLB) and privacy certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or equivalent); CIPM strongly preferred
•    5-7 years privacy experience including: GDPR application; policy/procedure development; data mapping; breach response; DSAR procedures; DPIAs and legitimate interest assessments; gap analyses; regulatory monitoring; privacy management platforms (OneTrust)
•    Technology sector experience strongly preferred; SaaS/B2B contexts; controller and processor roles; sensitive data (criminal records, biometric, health)
•    Deep knowledge of global privacy frameworks (GDPR); data protection principles; privacy-by-design; international transfers (SCCs, BCRs); cookie consent and tracking
•    Strong communication skills (explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences); analytical and risk assessment capabilities; project management; strategic thinking balanced with pragmatism

Preferred Qualifications

CIPT certification; public safety/government client experience; AI/ML governance familiarity; regulatory investigation experience; Big Law or tech company in-house background; cloud architecture knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP); privacy-enhancing technologies; program-building experience; SQL/technical documentation skills

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all. 

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.