G2 · Chicago
Finance & LegalCorporateRemoteFullTimeposted 5w ago
About G2 - The Company
G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. When you join G2, you’re joining the industry’s leading team that helps businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users.
Now, we have joined forces with Capterra, SoftwareAdvice, and GetApp to create the largest source of online data and software insights to fuel intelligent buying in the age of AI. With 200M+ combined annual visitors and 6M verified reviews, we are now the centralized place to enable software buyers to make better and faster decisions with confidence.
And we are just getting started! We are setting out to transform the global B2B software industry and become the most trusted data foundation for buyers and sellers of software for the age of AI.
Does that sound exciting to you? Come join us as we try to reach our next PEAK!
About G2 - Our People
At G2, everything we are and what we do is grounded in our PEAK values— (Performance + Entrepreneurship + Authenticity + Kindness. Working at G2 means you are part of a value-driven, growing global community that climbs PEAKs together. We cheer for each other’s successes, learn from our mistakes, and support and lean on one another during challenging times. With ambition and entrepreneurial spirit we push each other to take on challenging work, which will help us all to grow and learn.
You will be part of a global, diverse team of smart, dedicated, and kind individuals - each with unique talents, aspirations, and life experiences. At the heart of our community and culture are our people-led ERGs, which celebrate and highlight the diverse identities of our global team. As an organization, we are intentional about our DEI and philanthropic work (like our G2 Gives program) because it encourages us all to be better people.
G2 is looking for a Privacy Manager and Data Protection Officer who will implement and enforce G2's privacy strategy, including policies, procedures, and initiatives. You will plan and implement privacy training programs and communications and manage compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation. Additionally, you'll lead research and prepare communications in response to privacy-related events or consumer, government, or media inquiries.
Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's privacy program, policies, and procedures.
Lead the development of a comprehensive privacy strategy aligned with the company's objectives.
Stay current with international and domestic privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others relevant to our industry.
Ensure the organization's compliance with privacy regulations and conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks.
Establish and maintain processes for data mapping and classification to identify and protect sensitive data.
Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and processes.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, processes, and systems.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified privacy risks.
Develop and maintain an incident response plan for privacy incidents and data breaches.
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, notification, and reporting as required by law.
Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs to educate employees and raise privacy consciousness.
Oversee the assessment of third-party vendors for privacy compliance.
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Privacy, Legal, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in privacy management and regulatory compliance.
Thorough knowledge of international and domestic privacy laws and regulations.
Strong understanding of data protection principles, risk assessment, and mitigation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Other certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.
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G2 incorporates AI-powered technology to enhance our candidate evaluation process. These tools may assist with initial application screening, skills assessment analysis, and identifying candidates whose qualifications align with specific role requirements. While AI technology supports our recruitment workflow, all final hiring decisions remain under human oversight and judgment.
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