Flexport · 7 hours ago
Manager, Privacy and Compliance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFlexport is a company dedicated to making global commerce easier and more accessible. They are seeking a Privacy and Compliance Manager who will lead and oversee all aspects of privacy and data protection compliance programs, ensuring the company maintains its reputation for transparency and security in handling data.
Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Serve as the designated privacy and security officer under GDPR and lead compliance initiatives for CCPA/CPRA, NY SHIELD Act, and other emerging privacy laws
Own and maintain the company’s Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and ensure its accuracy and availability
Lead internal privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Develop, maintain, and implement company-wide privacy policies, procedures, and training programs
Oversee and guide contractual data privacy reviews, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and vendor privacy addenda
Act as the primary point of contact for EU/EEA Supervisory Authorities, Data Subjects, and external auditors
Monitor global legal and regulatory developments and proactively assess their impact on company operations
Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and default principles in the development of new features
Collaborate with the Information Security team to ensure alignment between privacy and cybersecurity protocols
Lead or support the company’s response to data subject access requests (DSARs) and personal data breach incidents
Assist with cross-border data transfer strategies, including adequacy assessments and transfer impact assessments
Qualification
Required
8–10 years of relevant experience in privacy, data protection, or regulatory compliance, with a strong track record in GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws
Strong understanding of international data privacy frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, NY SHIELD Act, and evolving global laws
Demonstrated experience leading privacy programs or audits within a high-growth or international company
Excellent legal, business, and technical judgment, with strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, collaborative, and capable of working autonomously and across global teams
Legal degree
Preferred
Experience working with technology-driven companies or in SaaS, logistics, or supply chain sectors
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or other IAPP certifications strongly preferred
Company
Flexport
Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.7BKey Investors
ShopifyKohlberg Kravis RobertsSoftBank Vision Fund
2024-01-19Convertible Note· $260M
2023-08-30Series Unknown
2023-07-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Ryan Petersen
Founder and CEO
Stuart Leung
Chief Financial Officer
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