Senior Director, Privacy and Data Protection

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3250

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Newell is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Privacy and Data Protection, with exceptional organization, communication and execution skills to join our Legal team in Atlanta. In this role, you will lead data privacy globally across the organization to shape our approach to privacy in a commercially minded manner that protects consumers and employees. If you are a highly motivated, collaborative and results-driven professional with a deep understanding of privacy compliance best practices, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Lead the continued evolution of Newell?s global data privacy program by championing a comprehensive data privacy and risk management framework that enables achievement of the company's business objectives

Serve as a trusted, business-minded strategic advisor to provide expert guidance and leadership on complex privacy matters, including privacy incidents

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy considerations into product development, marketing initiatives, e-commerce solutions, novel technologies, innovative campaigns and other business activities, ensuring appropriate ethical considerations are included in all privacy decision making

Lead a team of privacy professionals and collaborate with other professionals to monitor and assess privacy risks through PIAs, DPIAs and other mechanisms and refine mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, regulations and industry standards such as GDPR and CCPA along with emerging areas of focus such as artificial intelligence

Assess and update internal policies and processes for data privacy, including collection, accuracy, retention, use, transparency, access, and correction of personal data; execute effective mechanisms for handling privacy inquiries, claims, investigations and data subject access requests

Advise and coach managers, vice presidents and other leaders on effective management of privacy concerns

Develop and execute Newell?s global privacy training and awareness strategy and conduct the optimal amount of related activity to promote a culture of privacy and data protection compliance

Serve as a liaison with regulatory authorities, industry groups and other stakeholders on privacy-related issues and respond to privacy and data security-related consumer and regulatory inquiries and investigations

Provide operational expertise and collaborate with Information Security and Legal Services to play a leadership role in the company's incident response efforts in the event of a data breach, privacy or data security incident

Collaborate for strategic response to and mitigation of privacy-related legal claims, including driving internal activity and stakeholder education to mitigate legal risk and lessen the related impact; analyze trends and metrics to focus resources

Prepare timely and relevant reports and updates on privacy matters for senior management and others, including the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors; interact regularly with Newell?s legal team to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations

Key Qualifications

Ability to evangelize and explain the ?why? behind our vision for privacy with focus on translating complex privacy topics into easily digestible content for internal stakeholders

Comfort and experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization

Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making and risk assessment skills

Proven leadership and executive-level presence and communication skills with experience advising and guiding senior-level management

Adept at building strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels to influence and successfully lead cross-functional teams, at times without direct authority

Self-starter who proactively initiates innovations and drives projects forward independently

Highly organized, and proven ability to manage others while handling performing multiple concurrent high-priority workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable navigating change with a keen ability to adjust as needed to remain productive

Ability to be flexible and operate effectively when faced with certain levels of ambiguity, while always maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with deep acumen on intuitively adjusting communication to reflect the audience?s needs to ensure comprehension

Adept at taking on new opportunities and challenges with high energy and passion

Professional maturity with a demonstrated track record of handling confidential and highly sensitive issues

Willingness to prioritize demonstrating Newell?s Values of Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, Teamwork and Passion for Winning in all aspects of performance

Education and Experience

Undergraduate Degree in a related field; advanced degree or privacy certification preferred (MBA/JD/advanced degree in privacy or data protection)

Minimum of fifteen years of progressive privacy experience with significant experience in designing and/or leading a privacy program

Experience with building, developing, and managing a team

Experience working in a global or multinational organization with diverse privacy concerns and awareness of international complexities as they related to privacy impacts

Experience partnering with and advising to all levels of leadership such as Chief Legal Officer and other C-suite leaders

Proficient knowledge of privacy and data protection globally; knowledge in artificial intelligence and/or data ethics

Proven track record of progressive knowledge and experience

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer?s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.