- Privacy and Data Protection Director.

- Location: India (preferably Bangalore).

- Role dimension: The Wipro Privacy and AI Governance Team is a dynamic group committed to maintaining the highest standards in privacy, data protection, AI governance and ethics.

- We operate at the forefront of these critical fields, ensuring that our practices align with both legal standards and technological advancements.

- We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Privacy and Data Protection Director.

- Job Summary: As Privacy and Data Protection Director, you will play a pivotal role in embodying our privacy and data protection strategies across the organisation.

- Your expertise will be critical in elevating the organisation's privacy maturity, providing timely expert advice, enhancing internal procedures, flows and practices, enhancing team capabilities through training, and refining internal processes.

- You will serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our operations are compliant with legal requirements - while leveraging technology effectively.

- You will also lead on transforming our privacy operations through streamlining, automation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:.

- Trusted Strategic Advisor: Lead the elevation of organization's privacy maturity and compliance posture, and act as the primary point of contact for privacy-related matters, providing expert guidance to various business units and stakeholders within the team and the wider organisation.

- Operations enhancement and automation: Direct the review and operationalization of policies, processes to ensure they are current, relevant, and effective in evaluating privacy and AI related risks.

- Identify opportunities for streamlining and automating existing pathways.

- Team Upskilling: Design and implement training programs that enhance the team's understanding of privacy and data protection, specifically within the context of artificial intelligence and new technologies.

- Process Improvement: Analyse existing internal processes and procedures related to privacy and data governance, identifying areas for improvement and leading initiatives for upgrade and compliance.

- Legal and Technology Integration: Serve as an innovative voice for the privacy function at the intersection of legal frameworks and technological developments, ensuring that our operations reflect both.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into business strategies, product development, and operational practices.

- Monitoring and Compliance: Lead the development and implementation of privacy compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations and frameworks.

Qualifications:.

- Proven experience in privacy and data protection roles in a senior capacity, whether as a privacy lawyer, head of privacy, senior risk professional or similar.

- Strong working knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, PDPD and others relevant to our operational geographies.

- Experience in governance, risk management, and compliance within technology-driven environments, particularly relating to AI.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

- Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Advanced degree in law, information management, security or a related field is preferred.