NetApp Data Protection - Program Manager 

United States, Georgia, Savannah 

366432320

• Lead and manage data protection projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope and timeline.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop and implement project plans, including resource allocation, task scheduling, and risk management.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication among project team members, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment.

• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders in implementing data protection best practices and complying with relevant regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA).
• Stay updated on emerging data protection laws and regulations and assess their impact on ongoing and future projects.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact for data protection project-related inquiries.
• Engage with relevant Data Protection Authorities, in particular the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the NetApp organisation to promote best practices and ensure delivery of end-to-end Privacy by Design, including up-to-date internal data mapping.
• Monitor the international landscape for developments in relevant legislation, assessing the impact of these changes and supporting the implementation of appropriate updates to NetApp’s Data Protection Compliance Program.

• Professional experience (+10 years) managing a global data protection compliance projects within the technology industry.
• CIPP, CIPM or similar privacy qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of GDPR, and familiarity and experience with other relevant privacy and data protection regulatory requirements globally, particularly US requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience with tools and software that support core elements of an effective Data Protection Programs.
• Excellent written, presentation and inter-personal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change in a multi-stakeholder environment across multiple locations in a constructive and product manner, whilst maintaining independence.
• Desire and ability to quickly learn about the activities and specificities of our business model, advanced technology capabilities, and evolving regulatory environment.
• Experience and willingness to collaborate with other teams to achieve mutual goals.
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and be adaptable to change.
• Fluency in English.