Global Data Privacy Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Global Data Privacy Manager to lead and support our global data protection and privacy program. This role will be responsible for managing and evolving our data privacy program to ensure compliance with global privacy regulations including GDPR CCPA/CPRA PDPA PIPEDA and other data protection regulations where Virtusa operates. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with legal IT HR marketing and security teams to support privacy-by-design initiatives assess privacy risks and ensure alignment with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manage and continual improvement of the global data privacy compliance program across all geographies and business units.
• Analyse and interpret complex international privacy laws and regulations including:
• GDPR UK GDPR CPRA PIPEDA PDPA (Singapore Malaysia) DPDP PIPL and other regional frameworks.
• Requirements around EU/UK cross-border data transfers including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) UK IDTA and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs).
• Act as the subject matter expert on data privacy for global clients during due diligence onboarding audits and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies standards and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and maintain privacy impact assessments (PIAs) legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) vendor risk assessments and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) for data operations across departments/ functions applications and client data processing.
• Collaborate with solutioning technology and delivery teams to implement privacy-by-design in new offerings and enhancements.
• Partner with information security teams to align on data protection controls encryption incident response and breach notification protocols.
• Support incident response teams in managing privacy breaches including root cause analysis and reporting.
• Respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) client audits and regulatory inquiries across jurisdictions.
• Review negotiate and advise on privacy-related contractual documents including:
• Data Protection Addendums (DPAs) SCCs Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and client-specific privacy terms.
• Monitor legal and regulatory updates across operating geographies and provide guidance on proactive compliance.
• Drive awareness and training programs across delivery centres to promote a culture of compliance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with data retention minimization and privacy obligations throughout the information lifecycle.

Key Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and implement multi-jurisdictional privacy laws in real-world operational and client delivery contexts.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness; able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational facilitation and project management skillscapable of driving complex cross-functional privacy initiatives.
• Strong written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership and clients.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with a problem-solving orientation and ability to navigate ambiguity in a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications:

• 6 9 years of hands-on experience in data privacy working in a global organization
• Masters degree or equivalent in Information Security Law or related field.
• Certifications such as CIPP/E CIPM CIPT or ISO/IEC 27701.
• Experience supporting client-facing teams with privacy documentation RFPs and service-level negotiations.
• Familiarity with tools such as OneTrust Trust Arc or internal GRC platforms.

What We Offer:

A strategic role at the intersection of privacy technology and global service delivery

Exposure to a broad range of international regulations and high-impact client engagements

A collaborative inclusive culture committed to ethical data stewardship.

Competitive compensation remote/flexible work options and continuous learning support