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Job Summary:

The Compliance & Ethics Counsel Manager, Data Privacy is a full-time manager role to be filled by a qualified person with at least 5 years of relevant experience in data privacy, information security and related assessments. The role is part of the Data Privacy team in Legal. It has a focus on supporting our strategic initiatives which include data privacy compliance risk assessments on a global and local basis. An important area of risk assessments is US HIPAA compliance so experience in that field is a must. As many tasks are project related, project management skills are key to the role. The role reports to a Compliance & Ethics Counsel Senior Manager, Data Privacy. Individuals with relevant data privacy experience at a global company in the technology, IT and security sector are preferred. IAPP's CIPP certification(s) or equivalents are preferred.

Core responsibilities:

As part of the Strategic Initiatives functional group ("tower") within Accenture's global Data Privacy team, the role has the following data privacy responsibilities:

• Design, plan and manage risk assessments in the area of data privacy on a global and local level (incl. HIPAA Security Risk Assessments) in collaboration with other Data Privacy team members, other internal stakeholders and leadership
• Create and deliver documentation of risk assessments and regular reporting to leadership and third parties
• Design, plan and manage the remediation activities resulting out of such risk assessments
• Develop and provide privacy guidance (including US HIPAA) to various internal stakeholders including Accenture's corporate functions and Data Privacy team leadership
• Manage external consultants and law firms as required to carry out risk assessments
• Be responsible for developing and delivering relevant procedures, data privacy training and awareness materials, as well as tools, templates, resources and guidance materials
• Lead or participate in complex or cross-functional privacy or data management/governance projects
• Participate and assist in maintaining or updating HIPAA privacy program elements and related documentation
• Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in particular with legal and business teams, and with clients and external counsel, as needed

• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments including court decisions and HHS guidance related to the scope of the role
• Effectively work with a team of data privacy and other legal professionals and business teams remotely, providing advice and guidance in an engaged, business focused and pragmatic manner
• Actively foster and promote a privacy culture within the organization

Relationships:

Reports to: Compliance & Ethics Counsel Senior Manager, Data Privacy.

Other Key Relationships:

• Legal, including Services Legal, Client & Contracting, Geographic Compliance & Corporate, and Government Relations, as well as external counsel
• Information Security organization, including the Client Data Protection (CDP) program
• Geographic leadership and key business leadership
• Security consulting practice
• Related subject matter experts (e.g. security professionals, government compliance, records retention managers, Data Privacy & Information Security Leads)
• Privacy professionals at client and peer companies

Travel Requirements:

Limited travel required as needed (usually

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• J.D. or equivalent in law, business administration or information technology
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a data privacy or information security practice in a global multinational company

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP and/or CISM preferred
• Expertise as an assessor, consultant or legal advisor in the area of data privacy and security
• Project/program management and operational skills
• Experience with the management of a global data privacy program
• Demonstrated experience of HIPAA and related laws and regulations advisory
• Extensive experience with data privacy legal compliance or counselling
• Knowledge of data protection laws related to security and protection of sensitive data
• Experience in preparing and delivering trainings and presentations

Professional Skills:

• Ability to think out of the box
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across various levels and teams
• Consistent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management and staff
• Good judgement skills
• Team player with the ability to engage teams and encourage a collaborative environment
• Adaptability to changing needs within the business
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

Pursuant to theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act,if you are located in Colorado,theexpectedsalary range for this role is $127,500 - $203,999

and information on benefits offered is here. If you are not located in Colorado, the salary rangemay be different.

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