Data Privacy & Compliance Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 850000 - Rs 2050000 (ie INR 8.5-20.5 LPA)

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Ahmedabad

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Data Privacy & Compliance Manager to lead the organization’s data protection initiatives and ensure adherence to global and regional regulatory frameworks. In this role, you will be responsible for building, implementing, and managing comprehensive privacy programs that align with business objectives while safeguarding sensitive data. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including technology, product, legal, and leadership to embed privacy-by-design principles into systems and processes. The role requires a strong understanding of evolving data protection laws, compliance standards, and risk management practices, along with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable policies and controls. As a key stakeholder in governance and compliance, you will drive audit readiness, manage third-party risks, and ensure the organization maintains the highest standards of data security and privacy in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage compliance with global and Indian data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, and IT Act
• Build and maintain frameworks including RoPA, DPIA/PIA, data mapping, data classification, and DSAR workflows
• Develop, review, and update privacy policies, consent mechanisms, and breach management procedures
• Lead compliance initiatives for standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts across SaaS, fintech, BFSI, and commercial domains
• Conduct vendor due diligence and third-party risk assessments
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement privacy-by-design across products and systems
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance activities
• Monitor changes in regulatory landscapes and ensure proactive compliance readiness

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong expertise in global and Indian data privacy laws and regulatory frameworks
• Hands-on experience with compliance standards such as ISO, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
• Proven ability to design and implement privacy frameworks and governance models
• Experience in policy drafting, contract review, and legal documentation
• Familiarity with privacy tools such as OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, or Securiti
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working cross-functionally with technology, legal, and business teams
• Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, or DPO certifications are a plus

Skills

• GDPR, CCPA, DPDPA, IT Act
• Data Privacy & Compliance
• RoPA & Data Mapping
• Data Classification & DSAR
• ISO / SOC2 / PCI DSS
• OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID
• Risk Assessment & Audit
• Policy & Contract Management