Privacy Program Manager

Title: Privacy Program Manager

Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States

Job Description:

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Our Company

Our mission is to be the Global Leader in Airspace security.  Dedrone is a pioneering company dedicated to creating cutting-edge airspace security solutions, safeguarding people, assets, and sensitive information from the escalating threat of drones. Our advanced AI-driven software, complemented by state-of-the-art sensors and effectors, forms a comprehensive system that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates drone-related risks. With a customer base spanning over 40 countries, Dedrone is at the forefront of innovative airspace security solutions.

 

Your Impact

 

You will help us enhance Dedrone's corporate and product privacy posture by ensuring our environment complies with both the letter and spirit of relevant privacy laws.  You will select, build, and advanced tooling to enable our workforce and services to operate in an efficient and secure manner. You will be the advocate of these best practices to foster a culture of respecting the privacy rights of both our internal employees and external customers.

 

What You'll Do

 

• Location: Sterling, VA | Hybrid 
• Reports to: Director of Information Technology
• Direct Reports: N/A 

 

• Act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on data privacy matters
• Execute and mature a data privacy program to ensure program compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements and applicable privacy laws as determined by legal
• Working with the legal department to develop data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines, and maintain data processing documentation
• Assist engineering, legal, product, and security organizations in understanding and implementing data privacy requirements in ways that align with business objectives
• Research and track domestic and international privacy and security legislation, regulations, and enforcement, briefing interested stakeholders on new requirements
• Support sales in customer privacy related assessments of Dedrone products and interactions with data processing authorities
• Manage subcontractor arrangements and conformance of privacy requirements
• Consult with legal when needed on data protection agreements and commercial transactions involving privacy laws and related issues
• Promote strong privacy practices and develop internal privacy training across Dedrone

 

What You Bring

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• 5+ years of experience in data privacy including leadership responsibilities for data privacy in a technical environment
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication and project management skills
• Passion for ensuring high quality deliverables and customer experience
• Strong background in cloud security controls and experience implementing privacy requirements in cloud environments
• Have worked on implementing privacy programs to conform with GDPR or other widely-adopted data protection standards across the world
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Privacy security related certifications (CIPP E/US, CIPT greatly preferred)
• Experience with responding to changing privacy standards.
• Experience across information security
• Experience with international data security and privacy standards

 

Benefits that Benefit You

 

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

 

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

 

 

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.