Data Privacy Manager

Project Manager – Data Privacy & Protection Program

Hybrid role in Montreal, QC

Duration:0-9 month(s)

Description/Comment:

The function covers objective assurance and consulting activity designed to improve an organization operations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. May also be responsible for liaising with the Risk and Compliance functions. This role is found where individuals cover a broad area of responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role. Responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of a company risk management, control and governance practices, with recommendations for improvement where necessary. and best practices. Makes recommendations to Business Unit Owners. Provides detailed feedback to business unit management.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will help to roll out the Data Privacy and Protection Program across Canada, US and LATAM locations.

Responsibilities include:

Drive creation of documents to their completion and manage risks inherent to execution or consequence of the changing context

Maintain issues and risk log, project plan(s), documentation on the projects, governance materials etc. related to the project

Review work for completeness, accuracy and effectiveness of staff assigned to support the sub-work stream to ensure high level of qualify on all deliverables

Support the creation of presentations and summaries for senior management to review and approve documents

Acts as liaison with head office in Canada, US and LATAM with regards to Data Privacy & Protection efforts and as point of contact for senior management in business lines and functions, locally and globally on the assigned projects.

Coordinate with teams working on Data Privacy and Protection streams

Continually drives improvements to the existing processes, reporting and delivery methods

Develops and maintains knowledge on the Data Privacy and Protection Program so as to constantly adjust, as relevant, your activities to the approach promoted by the Group

Reviews work for completeness, accuracy and effectiveness of staff assigned to the project to ensure high level of quality on the project

Experience in taking requirements and working with multiple lines of business

Ability to practically apply project management concepts to facilitate the achievement of business objectives ensuring predictable, consistent, and successful program delivery

Qualifications:

Master’s or degree in business, finance or legal related

At least 10+ years’ experience in project management and business analysis with a minimum of 6 years as project, project portfolio or program manager

Prior experience working in projects dealing with Data Privacy and Data protection regulations

Proven knowledge and experience with IT and data flows intensive undertakings

Knowledge of proprietary technology platforms around either accounting, counterparties, reporting or business intelligence is a plus

Knowledge of financial industry and related products

Develops open, considerate and effective relationships with customers, external contacts and primary data consumer senior leadership

Focused approach to problem solving which must include flexibility while maintaining keeping focus on priorities defined by overall impact

Ability to think analytically

Attention to detail and the ability to work with a distributed multinational and multicultural teams

Ability to work under pressure and creatively address various topics on-hand

Ability to prioritize and manage a variable workload

Effectively conveys the message in both written and verbal business discussions

Have exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle complex projects in a multi-tasking environment and meet deadlines while delivering high quality results

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

PMP certification

AIPP Certifications a plus (CIPM, CIPP/US/CA/EU/C, etc…)