Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zaviant is a boutique consulting firm headquartered in Philadelphia, specializing in Data Security, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Management. They are seeking a driven and collaborative Senior Privacy Consultant to help organizations design, implement, and mature their data privacy programs across various industries.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- OneTrust Expert certifications are a plus
- IAPP certifications (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM) strongly preferred
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