Product Owner, Privacy

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities, user needs, and compliance considerations
Translate legal, regulatory, and business requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, engineering, business, and vendors) to deliver product enhancements and system integrations
Drive prioritization, backlog management, and release planning to maximize business impact
Monitor product performance, user adoption, and key success metrics
Identify and resolve system gaps, inefficiencies, and production issues
Manage vendor relationships and ensure delivery of third-party solutions
Lead change management efforts, including system updates, testing, and user enablement
Ensure clear communication and alignment across stakeholders
Continuously improve products based on user feedback, data insights, and evolving regulatory requirements
Qualifications
Basic Requirements

5+ years of experience in product management, privacy operations, compliance technology, or governance-related roles
Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global data protection standards
Hands-on experience with privacy management platforms, including workflow configuration, reporting, and integrations
Proven ability to translate complex legal, compliance, and business requirements into scalable product and operational solutions
Experience managing product roadmaps, prioritizing backlogs, and driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
Strong understanding of SaaS platforms, APIs, enterprise systems, and data flow management
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills across technical and non-technical teams
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
Experience supporting privacy workflows such as consent management, DSARs, cookie compliance, and records of processing activities
Knowledge of data governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance best practices
Experience working with Legal, Security, Engineering, and Product teams in enterprise environments
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive operational efficiency through automation and scalable solutions
Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CSPO, or other privacy/product management credentials preferred