Program Manager - Hybrid (6295) at itD Tech in RTP, NC

itD is seeking a Program Manager to lead and complete large-scale, cross-functional privacy and data governance initiatives supporting program execution, compliance, and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in privacy programs, data governance, legal operations, and cross-functional project management, with a track record of coordinating complex workstreams, improving processes, and driving initiatives to completion.

Location: Hybrid – Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC
Duration: 4 months

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and complete large-scale, client-driven privacy, data governance, and program initiatives involving multiple cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and status reporting to ensure initiatives remain on track and achieve established objectives.
• Partner with Legal, Privacy, Product, and other corporate functions to identify requirements, coordinate activities, resolve issues, and drive execution.
• Facilitate meetings and working sessions by establishing clear objectives and agendas, guiding discussions, documenting decisions and action items, and ensuring timely follow-through.
• Develop, design, and implement improved business processes, workflows, governance practices, and operational solutions to increase efficiency and support program requirements.
• Support privacy programs and certifications by coordinating regulatory, compliance, and data governance activities and translating requirements into actionable business initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, financial status reporting, presentations, process documentation, and other program materials while communicating project status, risks, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Internal Responsibilities:
• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, legal operations, privacy programs, data governance, or closely related areas.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams involving cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to establish timelines, track dependencies, identify risks, and drive follow-through.
• Experience working effectively with Legal, Privacy, Product, or other corporate functions.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and working sessions, establish objectives and agendas, guide discussions, document decisions and action items, and drive stakeholder follow-up.
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to improve processes, workflows, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate project status, risks, requirements, and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively navigate ambiguity.
• Experience developing project plans, status reports, presentations, process documentation, and other program management materials.
• Ability to communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
• Experience supporting a corporate privacy, data governance, compliance, legal operations, or risk management program.
• Experience coordinating initiatives involving multiple Legal, Privacy, Product, or business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks and regulations.
• Experience supporting privacy-related regulatory or certification initiatives and translating requirements into coordinated business activities.
• Familiarity with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), Global/Asia-Pacific CBPR systems, and related accountability or cross-border data transfer programs.
• Familiarity with adjacent privacy, security, assurance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience establishing governance, clarifying ownership, improving processes, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Experience supporting budgeting and financial status reporting for projects or programs.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.