Privacy Implementation Lead

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Translate privacy obligations, regulatory requirements, and legal guidance into clear technical and operational requirements, defining implementation steps, ownership, dependencies, timelines, and expected outcomes.</li><li>Lead the operational implementation of privacy initiatives, coordinating with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, and other stakeholders to manage deliverables, resolve blockers, and ensure projects progress through completion.</li><li>Support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of privacy controls across digital properties, advertising technologies, data collection processes, and internal systems.</li><li>Collaborate with technical teams to understand and document data flows, system integrations, dependencies, and storage practices to support requirements related to data deletion, suppression, retention, and permitted data use.</li><li>Help establish reporting and analytics guidelines and define appropriate data retention requirements that balance business objectives, client needs, and privacy obligations.</li><li>Implement and manage privacy, compliance, tracking, and governance tools, including third-party solutions for testing and monitoring tracking technologies.</li><li>Test, validate, and document privacy controls, including pixels, tags, consent signals, opt-out mechanisms, deletion workflows, and data retention safeguards.</li><li>Establish standardized processes for privacy intake, backlog management, implementation tracking, quality assurance, testing, and reporting.</li><li>Identify gaps between documented privacy requirements and actual system behavior, working with relevant teams to prioritize remediation and verify that corrective measures are effective.</li><li>Use AI tools and automation to improve quality assurance, reduce manual effort, strengthen documentation, and increase the operational effectiveness of the Privacy team.</li><li>Maintain clear implementation records, technical documentation, project updates, and reporting to support transparency, accountability, and ongoing compliance.</li><li>Promote effective cross-functional collaboration and ensure privacy considerations are incorporated into product and technical workflows throughout implementation.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>At least five years of experience in privacy operations, privacy implementation, technical program management, product operations, compliance operations, legal operations, data governance, or a related field.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working directly with technical teams, including Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, or comparable functions.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, track deadlines, and drive initiatives through completion.</li><li>Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts such as data flows, APIs, pixels, tags, consent signals, databases, system integrations, data deletion, and retention workflows.</li><li>Familiarity with privacy frameworks and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, consent requirements, opt-out mechanisms, data deletion rights, data retention, and privacy by design.</li><li>Experience implementing or managing privacy, compliance, tracking, governance, or technical workflow tools, with the ability to assess their functionality and support ongoing quality assurance.</li><li>Practical experience using AI tools or automation to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, or strengthen testing and quality assurance.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal, privacy, and technical requirements into clear instructions and actionable deliverables.</li><li>Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail, with sound judgment and the ability to identify implementation gaps, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>A proactive, technically curious, and solution-oriented mindset, with the confidence to ask effective questions, work independently, and collaborate across multiple teams.</li><li>Ability to adapt to evolving requirements, manage competing priorities, and maintain consistent execution in a dynamic technology environment.</li><h2>Additional experience considered an asset:</h2><li>Experience in advertising technology, marketing technology, data platforms, digital measurement, tracking, or another technically complex environment.</li><li>Familiarity with programmatic advertising products, digital advertising infrastructure, or related data collection technologies.</li><li>Experience supporting pixels, tags, tracking technologies, and client-facing digital properties.</li><li>Previous experience implementing or managing third-party tracking technology testing, monitoring, or governance solutions.</li><li>Familiarity with the relevant organization's products, systems, or technical infrastructure.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive salary:</strong>Annual base salary ranging from CAD $114,400 to $157,300 for candidates based in Canada. Final compensation depends on relevant experience, technical skills, qualifications, and other business considerations.</li><li>
<strong>Additional compensation opportunities:</strong>Depending on eligibility, additional compensation may include annual bonuses and equity awards.</li><li>
<strong>Remote-first flexibility:</strong>Work remotely from anywhere in Canada, supporting flexibility and work-life balance.</li><li>
<strong>Health and wellness:</strong>Comprehensive health benefits starting on the first day of employment, along with access to a mental health care program.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement savings:</strong>Access to retirement, pension, or equivalent savings programs, depending on location.</li><li>
<strong>Generous paid time off:</strong>Competitive paid leave packages, including a day off for your birthday.</li><li>
<strong>Remote work support:</strong>Work-from-home reimbursements to help support your home office setup.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible workspaces:</strong>Optional global WeWork membership for employees who want an alternative to working from home, with additional hubs in London and Toronto.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Structured onboarding, comprehensive training, and support for learning initiatives, including conferences, courses, and books.</li><li>
<strong>Technical learning opportunities:</strong>Access to specialized programmatic advertising courses and certifications to support ongoing professional growth.</li><li>
<strong>Family support:</strong>A comprehensive parental leave program.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative culture:</strong>Join a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.</li><li>
<strong>Team engagement:</strong>Opportunities to participate in social activities and team events.</li><li>
<strong>Inclusive recruitment:</strong>Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.</li>