Overview
Director, Privacy at Tricentis – Cork, Ireland. Reports To: Chief Legal Officer. We are seeking an experienced Director, Privacy to lead our global privacy function. This role will oversee our enterprise-wide privacy strategy, governance, and compliance programs, ensuring we meet regulatory obligations while enabling innovation.
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s global privacy program, policies and standards.
* Act as Tricentis Data Protection Officer.
* Lead and manage the company’s ISO/IEC 27701 compliance program in coordination with GRC Office, including audits, certifications and ongoing improvements.
* Monitor and interpret evolving global privacy and data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, PDPA and Australian Privacy Act) and ensure timely operationalization.
* Develop data protection provisions, addendums and standards for global contract templates, playbooks, and training and enablement materials.
* Advise and provide transaction support to commercial contracting team on data provisions in commercial contracts.
* Advise and support sales, professional services and marketing teams on design and execution of GTM activities and service delivery to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
* Partner with Procurement team and act as Privacy member of Technology Oversight Board to ensure that all Tricentis purchases have the appropriate data protection contract provisions.
* Partner with the IP & Product Counsel to integrate privacy-by-design into product development, align AI governance with privacy standards, and address cross-border regulatory challenges.
* Partner with Product Security and Security teams in incident response activities and ensure compliance with global breach notification requirements.
* Oversee OneTrust operations including data subject rights processes and data mapping in coordination with Legal Ops team.
* Advise senior leadership and business teams on privacy risks, mitigation strategies, and regulatory obligations.
* Establish and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization.
* Build and lead a high-performing global privacy team.
Skills / Experience
* Deep understanding of global privacy frameworks, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, PDPA, Australian Privacy Act, ISO/IEC 27701).
* Demonstrated success building or managing ISO/IEC 27701 or equivalent privacy compliance programs.
* Demonstrated experience as a Data Protection Officer.
* Demonstrated experience working with security leadership and security teams as a stakeholder during security incidents.
* Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and lead enterprise-wide governance initiatives.
* Demonstrated experience with OneTrust.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to effectively communicate with other business stakeholders regarding complex legal and regulatory considerations.
* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across a global, matrixed organization.
* Adept at analyzing and applying complex legal and regulatory frameworks to business operations and developing pragmatic solutions.
* Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and experience collaborating with product or IP counsel on emerging technology issues preferred.
* Exceptional contract drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills.
* Excellent leadership and project management skills.
* Results-oriented, resourceful and able to problem-solve.
* Able to balance legal considerations with strategic objectives.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Adapts well to change.
Qualifications
* Qualified to practice law in Ireland or another EU member state.
* IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US)
* 10+ years of experience in privacy, data protection and compliance with 5+ years in-house with a global software company
Tricentis Core Values
* Demonstrate Self-Awareness: Own your strengths and limitations.
* Finish What We Start: Do what we say we are going to do.
* Move Fast: Create momentum and efficiency.
* Run Towards Change: Challenge the status quo.
* Serve Our Customers & Communities: Create a positive experience with each interaction.
* Solve Problems Together: We win or lose as one team.
* Think Big & Believe: Set extraordinary goals and believe you can achieve them.
Why You’ll Love Working At Tricentis
* Supportive and engaged leadership team.
* Career path and professional & personal development.
* Modern and new office space in the heart of Cork
* Pension plan, Private health insurance and Group Life Insurance
* Enhance statutory Maternity Pay
* 2 paid days Volunteering Leave per year
* And more!
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Software Development
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