Regional Data Privacy Manager

As a Regional Data Privacy Manager in the Controlling function you are responsible for managing privacy compliance within all countries of Region Americas (United States Canada Mexico Colombia Ecuador). In this role you will work closely with H&M Groups global data privacy community ensuring alignment and collaboration across regions. 
This hybrid role reports into our Regional Legal and Corporate Governance Manager and is based out of New York NY.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*
Ownership
    Lead privacy governance for Region Americas ensuring compliance with local laws while aligning with H&M Groups global data privacy standards in both the Customer and Employees areas.
    Act as primary regional point of contact for global stakeholders on Data Privacy matters
    Stay updated on local regulatory developments and translate the global standards into regional ones when necessary. 
    Advise on and implement changes across business functions and brands in accordance with new privacy legislation and global privacy standards.
    Create implement and uphold Regional Privacy Guidelines based on the global standards and local legislation applying a risk-based and pragmatic mindset
    Oversee key compliance areas such as Privacy Policy/Notice Development Regulatory Response Consent Management Cookie and Tracking Technology Compliance and Data Subject Rights Management
    Collaborate with Group DPO and the global privacy community and oversee outside counsel to interpret the law and assess business application scope and risks

Awareness & Commitment 
    Establish regional understanding and commitment to global privacy principles adapting them to local context. 
    Conduct privacy monitoring and testing across all brands and markets in both the Customer and Employee areas
    Drive awareness and training initiatives in line with global programs ensuring regional relevance. 

Business Enablement 
    Offer hands-on support and guidance to regional and local stakeholders in each function on new and changing processes tools and initiatives that collect or use personal data
    Identify Personal Data needs in future business plans and initiatives take actions to support guide and help navigate to do right while reaching business targets
    Empower local teams to carry out and monitor ongoing Data Privacy mandates and responsibilities

Risk & Compliance
    Oversee regional privacy risk management including risk identification and assessment process following the global risk framework.
    Identify potential gaps and be the owner of the risk-based action plan including recurring reviews as well as follow up decision making and hands-on support
    Create and implement data retention & deletion policies and standard operating procedures
    Report status risks and plans to regional and global key stakeholders such as the Group Data Protection Officer.
    Oversee and advice on third party management ensuring new vendors and/or service providers comply with applicable privacy and employment laws revise and implement contractual privacy safequards to align with company and industry data privacy compliance standards
    Lead regional data breach strategy and response in cooperation with global Customer Service and Business Tech teams ensuring compliance with local breach notification laws

Actions & Tools
    Efficient way of working and decision making. Active member of H&Ms global data privacy community collaborating with the Group DPO and peers worldwide to share best practices and drive global standards.
    Instruct teams on privacy technical safeguards and privacy by design principles to be incorporated into new and/or improved tools systems and platforms
    Ensure well working processes and tools to be and stay compliant within the region including handing data subjects rights as well as supporting working efficiently using our group common processes and tools if possible or with local adaptations if needed

Contacts & Collaborations
    Be the go to person internally (within H&M Group) for knowledge about regional privacy framework/requirements and for regional/country support
    Maintain good relationship with local authorities in each country within Region Americas and manage regulatory interactions  in a timely fashion to such authorities requests.
 

Qualifications :

Who You Are and What Youll Need to Succeed: 
    4-5 years of DPO/DPC experience in privacy and security risk assessment and best practice mitigation including significant hands-on experience in privacy assessments privacy certifications/seals and information security standards certifications
    Bachelors degree (preferred if in related field)
    CIPP/US certification preferred
    Updated knowledge of and experience with GDPR and relevant local data protection legislation and legal compliance as well as employee privacy and employment laws
    Strong business acumen with a pragmatic mindset with ability to lead and execute business goals and initiatives
    Ability to prioritize and manage risk balancing business value versus effort and cost
    Excellent cooperation and communication skills with ability to make the complex simple and communicate and engage at all levels both formal and informal
    Strategical abstract and conceptual thinking ability with a flexible mindset and the ability to see formulate and propose different solutions in an easy-to-understand way
    Ability to identify and remediate compliance gaps and recognize opportunities for new or improved technologies to enable a more effective data governance and compliance program 
    Curious nature and interest in learning and developing yourself
    Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well both independently as a part of a team and as a leader. Inclusive positive open to feedback willing to multitask and learn on the job

Additional Information :

Why Youll Love Working at H&M
    We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
    Youll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
    We value diverse backgrounds including but not limited to race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation and disability
    We are an inclusive company where youre encouraged to be yourself at work
    You will have access to a large global talent community where career growth and aspirations have no limits
    We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance wellness and family support programs company match 401k paid leave programs and paid time off including a community day to serve your local community
    Youll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M & Other Stories and COS

Compensation: salary range is $160000 $200000.

Benefits: 
H&M believes in rewarding our employees for their many contributions to our shared success. Thats why we offer a full range of inclusive benefits that enable wellness both in and outside of work.  We pride ourselves on being a do-good company and we have a comprehensive benefit package that matches that ambition.  Please note benefits may have eligibility requirements based on employment status.

We offer: 25% Staff Discount - Medical Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage Employee Assistance Program - Vacation Wellness Holiday and Parental Pay 401K Commuter Benefits Health and Dependent Care FSA. Plus additional Voluntary Benefits.

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*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties responsibilities assigned for this job at the companys discretion.

**H&M in good faith believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Job Status: Salary exempt
EEOC Code: OFM
Last Updated: 12/9/2025
 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time