Senior Privacy Consultant - USA

About Zaviant Zaviant, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a boutique consulting firm specializing in Data Security, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Management. We partner with organizations to build effective and sustainable solutions that safeguard sensitive data and support compliance with complex, evolving regulatory requirements. Position Overview We are seeking a driven and collaborative Senior Privacy Consultant to join our rapidly growing team. This client-facing role is ideal for a self-motivated privacy professional with a passion for helping organizations design, implement, and mature their data privacy programs. You’ll work across a range of industries and regulatory frameworks—delivering expert guidance, deploying privacy technologies, and supporting clients in building privacy-first cultures. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills, mentor others, and make a measurable impact on our clients' data governance strategies. Key Responsibilities Partner with clients to assess, design, and enhance privacy programs aligned with regulatory and industry requirements. Interpret and advise on European data protection and privacy laws, including the GDPR, ePrivacy requirements, and applicable EU regulatory obligations. Conduct privacy assessments, risk evaluations, and audits to identify gaps and create remediation strategies. Lead the implementation and configuration of privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc) for data mapping, DPIAs, cookie consent, subject rights, privacy notices, and more. Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to operationalize privacy programs. Provide hands-on support during technology implementations and recommend privacy-enhancing technologies where applicable. Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, service offering development, and mentoring junior team members Support multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, results-driven consulting environment. Engage in thought leadership, including developing reports and presentations that communicate findings, strategies, and roadmaps. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in data privacy, security, compliance, or risk—ideally within a consulting or client-facing role. Strong working knowledge of European, U.S. and global privacy regulations. Hands-on experience with privacy technology platforms, especially OneTrust; OneTrust Expert certifications are a plus. IAPP certifications (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM) strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage projects, drive initiatives, and deliver quality work across multiple engagements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences. Strategic mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to privacy challenges. Strong client service focus with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Curious, adaptable, and team-oriented with a commitment to continuous learning. Join Us Zaviant is a fast-growing firm where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful. You'll gain hands-on experience across industries, work with cutting-edge tools and frameworks, and be supported by a team that’s invested in your growth. If you’re ready to grow your privacy career and make a difference in how organizations protect personal data - we’d love to connect.