Privacy Program Manager

About the Role Maleda Tech is seeking an experienced Privacy Program Manager for a contract engagement supporting a leading technology organization. In this role, you'll conduct privacy impact assessments and machine learning (ML) privacy reviews, partnering with cross-functional teams to document how new features and services handle data. You'll sit at the center of privacy-by-design work — translating complex technical data flows into clear, defensible documentation, surfacing risks early, and helping ensure products launch responsibly. This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple workstreams and driving privacy assessments from intake through approval. Key Responsibilities Partner with cross-functional technical teams (Product, Engineering, Data Science) to gather information on data flows, processing activities, and technical safeguards. Conduct privacy and ML reviews of submitted information, working alongside privacy subject matter experts to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks. Support the development and refinement of privacy documentation — including end-to-end data flow diagrams and operational controls — preparing materials for formal review and approval. Manage multiple documents across various stages of review, tracking progress and driving timely completion. Collaborate with business stakeholders and privacy teams to finalize and deliver required privacy documentation. Monitor for and identify compliance and operational risks throughout the assessment process. Coordinate with the privacy incident response team to triage and escalate privacy-related requests as needed. Qualifications Required Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in privacy operations, compliance, or data governance within a technology or enterprise environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex privacy and technical concepts for diverse audiences, including product teams, legal, and executive stakeholders. Strong knowledge of global data protection laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA) and their application in enterprise settings. Proven track record conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and supporting privacy-by-design initiatives. Experience collaborating with legal, product, engineering, and security teams to operationalize privacy requirements across the product life cycle. Demonstrated ability to interpret technical and business processes, identify privacy risks, and recommend practical, scalable mitigation strategies. Strong program management skills, with 5+ years leading initiatives from planning through execution, including stakeholder reporting and risk tracking. Skilled at influencing without authority and building consensus across cross-functional teams in a global, fast-paced environment. Experience managing multiple workstreams and documentation efforts simultaneously, with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Preferred Familiarity with privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana). Professional certifications such as AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or CIPT. Education BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. Key Details Employment type Contract Target Start date September 22, 2026 Estimated duration ~4 months (through January 22, 2027) Location Remote (within the US) Schedule 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday Pay rate $65.00–$78.00 per hour (depending on experience) Openings 1