Privacy Operations Specialist [209144]

Partnering with Aquent, we are supporting a globally recognized leader renowned for pioneering innovation and creating groundbreaking products and experiences that redefine industries. This organization is driven by a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences, with privacy at the core of everything they do. Join a team where new ideas quickly transform into impactful realities, and your dedication can shape the future.

Are you a strategic, detail-oriented professional passionate about privacy and eager to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a fast-paced privacy program. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding user trust, driving critical review processes, and championing continuous improvement. Imagine the profound influence you could have, shaping how privacy is managed and experienced across a vast ecosystem of offerings, working independently and collaboratively to solve complex challenges and build scalable, efficient solutions.

As a key contributor, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our Marketing Strategy team, expertly navigating complex data use requests that demand cross-functional collaboration. You will orchestrate a thorough review process alongside our legal and engineering teams, while actively contributing to the evolution of privacy practices within the organization. Your work will directly enhance user trust and operational efficiency.

• Location: Remote (within 100 miles of Seattle, WA)
• Schedule: M-F
• Pay Comments: W2, weekly pay, benefits, 401k w/ match
• Background screening required
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing the end-to-end privacy review process, ensuring requests are accurately captured, triaged, and processed efficiently.
• Monitoring incoming requests for prioritization, completeness, and compliance, proactively addressing any gaps with submitters.
• Aligning requests with business priorities and transparently communicating status and timelines to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, engineering, product, and operations, to ensure alignment and accountability throughout the review lifecycle.
• Playing a critical support role in high-visibility, emergency aversion processes related to domestic and international privacy incidents, potentially involving on-call or 24/7 monitoring.
• Coordinating with global leaders and cross-regional teams during active emergency scenarios, demonstrating composure and sound judgment.
• Continuously evaluating workflows and identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve operational processes in partnership with technical teams.
• Supporting the development of privacy communications and branding initiatives, applying a design sensibility to create clear, compelling, and on-brand materials.
• Drafting and refining written communications, including team updates, stakeholder documentation, training materials, and program announcements.
  
  

We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, thrives in ambiguous environments, and possesses an innovative mindset to challenge the status quo. Your ability to build trust across diverse teams and adapt quickly in a fast-evolving environment will be crucial.

• Must-Have Qualifications:**
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally within privacy, marketing, or data governance.
• Strong understanding of core privacy principles, frameworks, and review processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience supporting incident response or emergency management processes, with comfort managing on-call responsibilities.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Proficiency with workflow management tools and collaboration platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for privacy and a curiosity for its intersection with technology, marketing, and user experience.
• Ability to context-switch with ease, managing multiple projects and priorities without losing sight of details.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust quickly with diverse teams across functions, levels, and geographies.
• Composure and sound judgment in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations, including emergency scenarios.
• An innovative mindset that challenges the status quo and looks for smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• A design eye and communication instinct that helps translate complex privacy concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to grow, adapt, and learn quickly.
• Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**
• Experience developing branded content or internal education programs.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or similar frameworks.
• Experience in a global organization with cross-regional teams.
• CIPP or other privacy certification.
• About Aquent Talent**
  
  

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Our client is a global leader in consumer technology, renowned for redefining the intersection of hardware, software, and services. Known for their uncompromising commitment to world-class design and user experience, they create products that have become essential to daily life. You will be joining a team that values craftsmanship and simplicity, working on high-impact projects that reach hundreds of millions of people worldwide.