Privacy and Security Compliance Implementation Program Manager

About the position

With the widespread impact of AI technologies, the growth and diversification of our products, and the proliferation of new and at times fragmented laws and reporting requirements, we face one of the most exciting and challenging moments as a company. The Risk, Compliance and Integrity (RCI) organization brings together critical compliance, assurance, risk, and governance functions across Google to help the company meet compliance needs and enable our businesses to innovate. Our goal is to make compliance a competitive advantage for Google by driving scaled, data-driven, and policy-based compliance programs. We manage our operations through risk-based prioritization and governance and consistent and constructive regulator engagement. As a Privacy and Security Compliance Implementation Program Manager, you will lead and elevate our compliance program. You will utilize an understanding of compliance frameworks, risk assessment, and internal controls. You will collaborate effectively across the organization and influence at all levels with respect to privacy and security areas of law. In addition, you will track, report on, and effectively manage compliance initiatives from inception to completion. This includes defining clear objectives, establishing metrics, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and execute comprehensive, strategic compliance programs across multiple product areas, driving consistency and efficiency across the company.
• Lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional program teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, timelines, and successful delivery of business, operational, and technical improvements for multiple compliance programs.
• Advocate for your programs, effectively communicate program status and impact to executive stakeholders, and ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
• Enhance awareness of complex compliance requirements and best practices, translating insights into actionable recommendations and strategic initiatives. Partner with product areas to define and continuously optimize comprehensive compliance strategies for new and existing products.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments, proactively identify potential compliance gaps, and develop and implement robust mitigation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, investigation, auditing, legal, or consulting.
• 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, business, compliance) or a recognized compliance certification.
• Experience in influencing decision-making at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Experience bringing structure and clarity to complex and ambiguous situations, and the ability to analyze fragmented information, identify key attributes, and develop balanced recommendations and effective solutions.
• Knowledge of compliance program management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks, and familiarity with industry-accepted compliance policies and frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, executive management, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $158,000-$235,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.